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Factorio server hosting

Name: Factorio Server Hosting
Brand: GamezServers
Availability: InStock

The factory must grow. Online.

A headless server for your team with Space Age and mod portal support. Launch rockets together, any time.

Deploy now, first month from $2.49 Compare plans

DDoS protected
24/7 support
Live the moment you pay

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Factorio

From $2.49 first month

Pick a size

2 GB

8 players

4 GB

16 players

8 GB

32 players

Deploy Factorio

Standard plan, 4 GB

$4.99first month

Paid

Setting up your Factorio server

Server reserved
Factorio installed
Address ready

Nothing for you to do here. Really.

You are live

Online

Paste this into Factorio and play.

Server address

203.0.113.24:34197

AMJ

3 friends joined

Copy address

DDoS protectionAlways on, every plan
24/7 supportReal people, any hour
Low pingFast game hardware
Live in 60 secondsNo setup, no waiting
Cancel any timeNo contracts, ever

Pricing

Pick your Factorio plan

Every plan is live the moment you pay. Upgrade or cancel from your dashboard any time.

Starter

2 GB

50% off your first month$2.49first month

Then $4.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $2.27 each/mo

2 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 8 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Starter

Standard

4 GB

50% off your first month$4.99first month

Then $9.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $3.52 each/mo

4 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 16 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Standard

Pro

8 GB

50% off your first month$9.99first month

Then $19.99/mo.

Splitting with 3 friends? $6.02 each/mo

8 GB RAM
2 vCPU cores
Up to 32 players
DDoS protection included
24/7 support

Deploy Pro

Made for Factorio

Everything a great Factorio server needs

Space Age ready

Run the expansion or stay on the classic game.

Mod portal

Add mods by name, they sync to every player.

Fast UPS

High clock CPUs keep big bases smooth.

In game

A look inside Factorio

Real screenshots from the game. Click any of them to see it full size.

Requirements

How much RAM does a Factorio server need?

Find the row that sounds like your group and we will point you at the right plan.

Your server	RAM	Plan
Vanilla co-op with a few friends	2 GB	Starter$4.99/mo
Space Age or a growing factory, up to 16 players	4 GB	Standard$9.99/mo
Megabase, big overhaul mods or a public server	8 GB	Pro$19.99/mo

Your control panel

Every button you need. Try it.

This is the Factorio panel you get. Click any button, or type a command.

panel / factorio

Online

Factorio Server

203.0.113.24:34197

CPU21%

Memory2.5 / 4 GB

Players5 / 16

[12:00:00] Starting Factorio server

[12:00:03] Loading world

[12:00:06] Server started on port 34197

[12:00:09] Ready for players. Try a button.

Power

Factorio actions

Connecting

How to join your Factorio server

1
Open Factorio on the same version as your server.
2
Click Play, then Multiplayer, then Connect to address.
3
Paste the server address, including the port, and click Connect.
4
If the server runs mods, accept the prompt to sync them and Factorio downloads the rest.

Common problems

Version mismatch

Factorio and the server must be on the exact same version. On Steam, pick the matching version under Properties, Betas.

Server not responding

Make sure the server is online. Servers sleep after 90 minutes with nobody playing, and anyone with access can start them again from the dashboard in one click.

Use the server address

Do not use localhost, 127.0.0.1 or your own IP from a home hosting guide. Copy the exact address of the server.

No port forwarding or firewall changes

Opening ports on your router is only for hosting a server at home, so there is nothing to change to join this one. If Windows asks whether to let the game through the firewall, choose Allow.

Mods and plugins

Modding your Factorio server

Add mods from the Factorio mod portal and the server loads them on the next restart. Players do not install anything by hand: when they join, Factorio offers to download the exact mods and versions the server runs. Space Age, Quality and Elevated Rails are switched on the same way.

Factorio mod portalSpace AgeQualityElevated Rails

About

Factorio server hosting, explained

Factorio has a dedicated headless server built by Wube Software. It runs the same simulation as the game without graphics or sound, so a small amount of memory keeps a factory ticking around the clock. Because Factorio is fully deterministic, every player runs the whole map on their own machine and the server keeps everyone in lockstep, which is why a fast single CPU core matters more for smooth play than a big pile of RAM.

Running the server yourself means downloading the headless build, writing a server-settings.json by hand, creating a save from the command line and forwarding UDP port 34197 on your router. A hosted server does all of that for you: pick a plan, set a name and password, and your map is online even when the player who started it is asleep. Nobody has to keep a PC on to let the night shift keep building.

Memory grows with the size of your map and the mods you load. A fresh vanilla world fits comfortably in 2 GB, Space Age with several planets and busy logistics networks wants 4 GB, and megabases or large overhaul mods are happiest on 8 GB. Upload an existing save to continue a factory you started in single player, and upgrade from the dashboard if the base outgrows its plan.

Guides

Factorio server guides

Quick startFactorio7 min read

How to Host a Factorio Server (Step by Step, 2026)

How to host a Factorio server with GamezServers: pick a plan from $4.99, split the cost, join in minutes, then set server-settings.json, mods and saves.

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FixesFactorio5 min read

Factorio Can't Connect to Server? Fix Network Errors (2026)

Factorio can't connect to server or says "Could not establish network communication with server"? Fix UDP 34197, firewalls, router NAT and versions.

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How toFactorio5 min read

Factorio Server Commands: Admin, Kick, Ban and More (2026)

Factorio server commands for admins: /promote, /kick, /ban, /whitelist, /config and /server-save, server-adminlist.json and which commands disable achievements.

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FixesFactorio4 min read

Factorio Version Mismatch Fix ("Version mismatch detected!")

Factorio "Version mismatch detected!" or "Mods mismatch detected!" when joining a server? Match versions on Steam Betas, update the server and sync mods.

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SetupFactorio6 min read

How to Make a Factorio Server (Headless, 2026 Guide)

Set up a Factorio dedicated server step by step. The headless download, server-settings.json, --start-server, port 34197 UDP and mods.

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How toFactorio4 min read

How to Upload a Factorio Save to a Server (Single Player to MP)

How to upload a Factorio save to a dedicated server: find your save zip, upload it, load it with the right name or --start-server, and bring your mods along.

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All guides

No surprises

Included on every plan

Always on DDoS protection
24/7 support from real people
Low ping game hardware
Live the moment you pay
Your own address and port
Live console with full access
One click game actions
One click backups
Upgrade or cancel any time

FAQ

Questions, answered

Do players need the same mods?

Factorio downloads the server mods for each player automatically when they join.

Can I run Space Age?

Yes. Turn on Space Age from the panel. Every player who joins a Space Age map needs to own the expansion.

Can I upload my single player save?

Yes. Upload the save zip from your Factorio saves folder and the server loads it on the next start, mods and all.

How many players can join?

Factorio has no hard player cap. Our plans are sized for 8, 16 and 32 players, and the real limit is how busy your factory is.

Why does the game lag when the base gets huge?

Factorio runs the whole map on every machine, so late game slowdown usually comes from UPS, not the server. Fewer bots, trains and belts on screen help, and so does a faster plan for the host side.

Can I password protect the server?

Yes. Set a game password in the panel, or leave it open and make it public so it shows in the in game server browser.

Are your servers protected from DDoS attacks?

Yes. Every server on every plan sits behind always on DDoS protection at no extra cost, so attacks and booters do not knock your group offline.

When can I get help?

Any time. Support is 24/7, and the people answering run game servers every day. Email support@gamezservers.com whenever you need us.

Will my server lag?

Our servers run on fast game hardware on low latency networks for smooth, low ping play. If your group grows or adds heavy mods, upgrade in one click and keep your world.

How fast is setup, really?

Your server starts building the moment Stripe confirms payment. Most are online in under a minute, and the address and login appear on your dashboard automatically.

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