Satisfactory Server Setup: Dedicated Server Guide
Set up a Satisfactory dedicated server on REXE VDS with multiplayer configuration, save management, and performance optimization.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Satisfactory is a first-person factory building game developed by Coffee Stain Studios. By setting up a dedicated server, you can build massive factories and manage resources together with your friends. This guide covers the complete Satisfactory dedicated server installation on REXE VDS, including multiplayer configuration and save management.
System Requirements
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 Cores | 4+ Cores |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12+ GB |
| Disk | 15 GB SSD | 25+ GB NVMe |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04+ | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
| Network | 10 Mbps | 50+ Mbps |
Satisfactory server RAM consumption increases significantly with factory size. 12 GB+ RAM is recommended for large factories.
Installation with SteamCMD
SteamCMD Preparation
sudo dpkg --add-architecture i386
sudo apt update
sudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 -y
sudo adduser steam --disabled-login
sudo su - steam
mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
tar -xzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
Downloading Satisfactory Server Files
cd ~/steamcmd
./steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/satisfactory +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 validate +quit
Satisfactory Dedicated Server App ID: 1690800. The initial download is approximately 5-8 GB.
Server Configuration
First Launch
Start the server for the first time to generate configuration files:
cd ~/satisfactory
./FactoryServer.sh -unattended
Wait a few seconds and stop with Ctrl+C. This creates the necessary configuration files.
Engine.ini Configuration
nano ~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Engine.ini
[/Script/OnlineSubsystemUtils.IpNetDriver]
NetServerMaxTickRate=30
[/Script/SocketSubsystemEpic.EpicNetDriver]
MaxClientRate=104857600
MaxInternetClientRate=104857600
Game.ini Configuration
nano ~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini
[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
MaxPlayers=8
ServerSettings.ini
nano ~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/ServerSettings.ini
[/Script/FactoryGame.FGServerSubsystem]
mAutoPause=True
mAutoSaveOnDisconnect=True
mAutoLoadSessionName=default_save
Startup Script
nano ~/satisfactory/start.sh
#!/bin/bash
cd ~/satisfactory
./FactoryServer.sh \
-unattended \
-Port=7777 \
-BeaconPort=15000 \
-ServerQueryPort=15777 \
-log \
-multihome=0.0.0.0
chmod +x ~/satisfactory/start.sh
Startup Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| -Port | Game port (UDP) | 7777 |
| -BeaconPort | Beacon port (UDP) | 15000 |
| -ServerQueryPort | Query port (UDP) | 15777 |
| -multihome | Listen IP address | 0.0.0.0 |
| -unattended | Non-interactive mode | - |
Multiplayer Configuration
First Connection to Server
- Go to the Server Manager tab in-game
- Enter your server IP:
SERVER_IP:15777 - The first player to connect is assigned as admin
- Set server name and password from the admin panel
Setting Admin Password
From the server console:
server.SetAdminPassword STRONG_PASSWORD
Or from the in-game Server Manager:
- Go to the Admin tab
- Set the admin password
- Edit server name and description
Player Limit
Satisfactory supports 4 players by default, but this can be increased:
[/Script/Engine.GameSession]
MaxPlayers=8
More than 8 players may cause performance issues. Consider your server resources.
Save Management
Save File Location
Save files are located at:
~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/SaveGames/server/
Manual Backup
nano ~/backup_satisfactory.sh
#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/home/steam/satisfactory-backups"
SAVE_DIR="/home/steam/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/SaveGames"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
tar -czf "$BACKUP_DIR/satisfactory_save_$DATE.tar.gz" -C "$SAVE_DIR" .
# Delete backups older than 7 days
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "*.tar.gz" -mtime +7 -delete
echo "Backup completed: satisfactory_save_$DATE.tar.gz"
chmod +x ~/backup_satisfactory.sh
crontab -e
0 */4 * * * /home/steam/backup_satisfactory.sh
Save Restoration
# Stop the server
sudo systemctl stop satisfactory
# Backup current save
cp -r ~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/SaveGames ~/satisfactory-save-backup
# Restore backup
tar -xzf ~/satisfactory-backups/satisfactory_save_DATE.tar.gz -C ~/satisfactory/.config/Epic/FactoryServer/Saved/SaveGames/
# Start the server
sudo systemctl start satisfactory
Auto Save Settings
Configure auto save settings from the in-game Server Manager:
- Auto Save Interval: 300 seconds (5 minutes) recommended
- Auto Save on Disconnect: Auto save when a player disconnects
- Auto Pause: Pause server when no players are connected
Port Configuration
| Port | Protocol | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 7777 | UDP | Satisfactory game port |
| 15000 | UDP | Beacon port |
| 15777 | UDP | Query port |
Firewall Rules
sudo ufw allow 7777/udp comment "Satisfactory Game"
sudo ufw allow 15000/udp comment "Satisfactory Beacon"
sudo ufw allow 15777/udp comment "Satisfactory Query"
sudo ufw reload
Auto-Start with systemd
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/satisfactory.service
[Unit]
Description=Satisfactory Dedicated Server
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
User=steam
WorkingDirectory=/home/steam/satisfactory
ExecStart=/home/steam/satisfactory/start.sh
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=30
TimeoutStartSec=300
LimitNOFILE=100000
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable satisfactory
sudo systemctl start satisfactory
Automatic Updates
nano ~/update_satisfactory.sh
#!/bin/bash
echo "Stopping Satisfactory server..."
sudo systemctl stop satisfactory
echo "Checking for updates..."
~/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/satisfactory +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 +quit
echo "Restarting server..."
sudo systemctl start satisfactory
echo "Update complete."
chmod +x ~/update_satisfactory.sh
crontab -e
0 5 * * * /home/steam/update_satisfactory.sh
Performance Tips
- NetServerMaxTickRate: 30 is sufficient for most servers. Increase to 60 for lower latency.
- RAM Management: Large factories consume significant RAM. Monitor server RAM regularly.
- Disk I/O: Using NVMe SSD significantly reduces save/load times.
- Auto Pause: Pausing the server when no players are connected saves resources.
Conclusion
Satisfactory dedicated server setup can be completed quickly with SteamCMD. With proper multiplayer configuration, regular save management, and correct port settings, you can enjoy a seamless factory building experience with friends. REXE VDS high-performance infrastructure provides the resources needed for large factories.
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