How to Make a Dedicated Factorio Server on Windows 10
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- Hello TH-cam! Today, we are going to be making a dedicated server for Factorio on Windows 10! This works for almost any version (including experimental) and is FREE!
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server-settings.json:
{
"name": "ytTest",
"description": "tutorial",
"tags": [
"game",
"tags"
],
"_comment_max_players": "Maximum number of players allowed, admins can join even a full server. 0 means unlimited.",
"max_players": 0,
"_comment_visibility": [
"public: Game will be published on the official Factorio matching server",
"lan: Game will be broadcast on LAN"
],
"visibility": {
"public": true,
"lan": true
},
"_comment_credentials": "Your factorio.com login credentials. Required for games with visibility public",
"username": "",
"password": "",
"_comment_token": "Authentication token. May be used instead of 'password' above.",
"token": "",
"game_password": "",
"_comment_require_user_verification": "When set to true, the server will only allow clients that have a valid Factorio.com account",
"require_user_verification": true,
"_comment_max_upload_in_kilobytes_per_second": "optional, default value is 0. 0 means unlimited.",
"max_upload_in_kilobytes_per_second": 0,
"_comment_minimum_latency_in_ticks": "optional one tick is 16ms in default speed, default value is 0. 0 means no minimum.",
"minimum_latency_in_ticks": 0,
"_comment_ignore_player_limit_for_returning_players": "Players that played on this map already can join even when the max player limit was reached.",
"ignore_player_limit_for_returning_players": false,
"_comment_allow_commands": "possible values are, true, false and admins-only",
"allow_commands": "admins-only",
"_comment_autosave_interval": "Autosave interval in minutes",
"autosave_interval": 10,
"_comment_autosave_slots": "server autosave slots, it is cycled through when the server autosaves.",
"autosave_slots": 5,
"_comment_afk_autokick_interval": "How many minutes until someone is kicked when doing nothing, 0 for never.",
"afk_autokick_interval": 0,
"_comment_auto_pause": "Whether should the server be paused when no players are present.",
"auto_pause": true,
"only_admins_can_pause_the_game": true,
"_comment_autosave_only_on_server": "Whether autosaves should be saved only on server or also on all connected clients. Default is true.",
"autosave_only_on_server": true,
"_comment_non_blocking_saving": "Highly experimental feature, enable only at your own risk of losing your saves. On UNIX systems, server will fork itself to create an autosave. Autosaving on connected Windows clients will be disabled regardless of autosave_only_on_server option.",
"non_blocking_saving": false,
"_comment_admins": "List of case insensitive usernames, that will be promoted immediately",
"admins": [
]
}
server.bat:
start /wait bin/x64/factorio.exe --start-server ytTest.zip --server-settings "server-settings.json" --port 5001 --no-log-rotation
pause
Great tutorial! Thank you for posting! Just a couple notes that helped me complete this process. I'm sure these points are "no-brainers" for a lot of computer savvy people here, but I just wanted to mention them for anyone getting hung up like i did.
-The cloud converter would not work for me at all. I kept getting errors. I did not have winrar, but it is easy enough to download a trial version and then use that to complete that step.
-For the step after formatting the json file online and adding it to a new text document, you have to have file name extensions enabled in your folder options when you rename the file to .json or it will not convert the file to a .json file.
-When you're creating the "save file" to use for your server the OP says just generate a normal world. I just wanted to point out it is at this point you would change the map settings for your server game you are creating. Increasing or decreasing ores amounts and sizes, maps preferences, etc. etc.
-Same as the .json file goes for the .bin file conversion. If file name extensions is not enabled it will not convert it to a bin file by changing the name, you can confirm it worked properly if you receive the prompt asking you if you are sure you want to convert the file.
-The first time I tried to load the .bin file it failed. I believe it was because I tried to create a game name with spaces in the name. I replaced the spaces with dashes "-" and tried again and then .bin file loaded correctly.
-At the end of the video where he attempts to load the server and gets a notice he says we should have logged in, but does not show what he does to make it work. This may be self explanatory because he does say it, but he does not show it so i just wanted to mention it. I received the same notice, so I closed the server. I went back to factorio.com and logged in. Then I reopened the server, and tried loading it again through the game. I do not know if that was the intended solution, but that is what worked for me.
Thanks again to the OP for creating this tutorial! It was extremely helpful for me to set up my own server! good luck all!
Thanks for your comment! I'll try to point out some more details like this in my tutorials in the future.
Very helpful tutorial! Thanks
Hey man, thanks for putting this up!
You're welcome!
Awesome. Thanks a lot for this!
You're welcome :D
Thank You, Clayton! :)
You helped me out big time!
The only thing I noticed was, that the save file must not have a space anywhere, like my original file was called 'test 08-20' and I had it to change to 'test08-20'
Again, thank You very much and have a nice summer! :)
btw, nice channel! ^^
Thanks!
nice man great vid
thanks a lot for this guide :) very helpfull
The server opens and runs fine, but it won't let me run another instance of Factorio to play. Can anyone help?
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If I just confused you, it's because I accidentally just leaked my personal account.
OH GREAT!!
"i tried and done everything u said but it says that "Couldn't establish network communication with server.
how can i fix dat plz
and thx for da tutorial:)
I'm not really sure what's wrong here. At first glance, this seems to show that you're not connected to the internet. However, since you're commenting here, that doesn't seem right. The first step I would do is ensure that the server port is properly forwarded on your router and that the port is correct in your server settings. If that does not work, ensure that your anti-virus/malware isn't blocking it. Also, make sure your firewall is letting both public and private connections through for the program. You can also try to run the program as an administrator.
@@ClaytonDoesThings I'm not able to join my own server but others can. It also says "Couldn't establish network communication with server".
Any help please, what you've mentioned above doesn't work.
So what would the major differences be if I was setting this up on a Mac? I understand everything he did, I’ve just never done it before and I’m using a Mac
Hello, good info, but my --no-log-rotation is not working. any tips?\
Cheers man! It was a long process to figure all this stuff out for the first time, but between this video, google and Randy's comment, I was finally able to get my server running on the same comp I'm playing on, with modding Factorio for the first time as well. Good video, nice to see all the replies in the comments too, you could do well as a youtuber
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Hello, I was wondering if you could help me.
I have followed all of your tutorial, in the end, I got a "Matching server connection resumed" on the server.bat console, above, I can also see the server IP:PORT.
But, even with inputting these information I cannot connect to the server (nor my friends).
Strangely enough the server is showing in the public list too...
If you had some potential solutions that would be wonderful, thanks again!
That's pretty odd. I'd try to look up the error when joining (if it says anything) - if it doesn't say anything it means it's likely not making a connection at all through the "game server" side (which is probably separate from it showing up in the public server list). If it's not making a connection, check your firewall settings (though I personally have never had this be the problem but that's what server people always say when there's a problem), see if you can connect through a localhost ip (should be like localhost:PORT but I've never tried it in Factorio). If connecting through local host works, then it may be that your ISP or router doesn't support or blocks whatever kind of protocol or port Factorio uses (I've had this happen with Eco game). Otherwise, idk.
Hey I keep getting this even tho I followed everything
what do I do?
Error Util.cpp:49: Error when opening server-setting.json for reading: No such file or directory
Make sure you put your server-setting.json - a common error is calling it server-settings.json which will make it so that it won't be able to find it. Also, make sure you have extensions on in file explorer. At the top, select view and then somewhere towards the right select "File name extensions". If you have this turned off you may have accidentally named it something like server-settings.json.txt.
i had same problem, rename the file and exclude the .json just make sure that it is saved as a .json file
@@ClaytonDoesThings hey clayton i have tried these things but im still getting the error Util.cpp:49: Error when opening server-setting.json for reading: No such file or directory any ideas?
If the save file you are using have spaces in it, you need to put " " around the .zip file's name.
hey im trying to just play with just one person and i but idk what im doing
UMM BIG BROBLEM i buy factorio from steam and not the Website so the server is not opening
I also bought Factorio from Steam and not the website. You can make an account on the website and link it to your Steam account.
Thanks mate!
But I have another problem, the convertcloud say: "Extracting failed" Can someone send me another website where I can dowbload the server version?
hey ive got a problem, i cant launch factorio and headless at the same time because it "cant create lock file". any idea on what i can do?
Same thing...
Hi there! I'm a bit late here but hope you can help me anyway. I have the full version of the game and my friend has the cracked one. We want to play together. If i set vilibility public to "false", i can set false the option that says "require_user_verification" which is what we are looking for to play together. But if I do that, he can't join because the only option available is "visibility - lan" and we are not playing on the same internet connection so it does not work. If i set "visibility public" to true, that's generate an error because so I must set "require_user_verification" on true and so he can't connect to the server because he has the cracked version! I menaged to do a server with no problem some time ago but i really can't remember how did i do. can you help me to fix this issue? I used to just use the ip but seems there's no way to do it right now.. any tips?
I've never tried to play with someone on a cracked game. However, it think according to (wiki.factorio.com/Multiplayer) you can set visibility to "hidden". Also, if your friend isn't financially burdened, they should buy the game especially if they feel it's worth it.
@@ClaytonDoesThings In first thank you very much for the reply, i really apreciate that. In second, we finally bought the game so we have 2 original copy of Factorio.This anyway do not solve the problem. After having started the server it says:
"2.589 Warning ServerRouter.cpp:493: Received own address message reply with conflicting address (got IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:54760}), expected IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:60571}))
2.590 Warning ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:621: Determining own address has failed. Best guess: IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:60571})
2.625 Warning ServerRouter.cpp:493: Received own address message reply with conflicting address (got IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:54228}), expected IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:60571}))
2.762 Warning ServerRouter.cpp:493: Received own address message reply with conflicting address (got IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:61616}), expected IP ADDR:({87.0.28.xx:60571}))".
Than, when we try to host a game, the game itself says: "failed to determine external ip adress, people may not be able to join your server".
I followed all the steps, including port opening on router (tryed the normal 34197 and tryed to change it aswell in 5001 as showed in the video). It does not work. What can I do?
EDIT: I forgot to say i looked around on the net to try a resolution by my self, and a lot of people are having the same issue i'm reporting you. No1 has found a solution yet, that's the reason why i'm asking you.
I honestly have no idea what the problem is. My best guess would be to try to ensure that your service provider allows you to host servers (open ports, ect.). Though, I'm fairly sure if it was that there'd be no visible problem on the client side.
It could also be your network adapter but I _highly_ doubt it as I'm sure there'd be other problems with that.
This (www.reddit.com/r/factorio/comments/864ahn/setting_up_multiplayer_failed_to_determine/) thread says it could be a possible double NAT solution (not really sure what that means tbh) where it would "impossible" to host game servers without changing your router settings or requiring new router hardware. This (www.pcworld.com/article/3175739/how-to-identify-and-resolve-double-nat-problems.html) seems like a good article for identifying and "fixing" this issue.
This (steamcommunity.com/app/427520/discussions/0/3216031607497475689/) thread says that it's possible that the problem stems from "when you for some reason either can't connect to the servers factorio uses for external ip resolving or those servers give you two different results."
The first thing I would do is double-check that you forwarded the point _correctly_. If you have multiple network devices active on your computer, you may have to do a little digging to figure out which you're actually using. I've made this mistake way too many times but to be honest, it doesn't sound like the problem here.
I'm having an issue where the server says 'Unrecognised option --server-settings' any ideas there, has this changed in a recent update? Running version 16.51
Just tested myself on version 16.51 and am having no such issue. Ensure that the "server-settings-json" is in the correct location and that the "bin" folder has been copied correctly along with "data", "doc-html", "steam_shader_cache", and "config-path.cfg". Also ensure that you are running the correct command in the correct location:
start /wait bin/x64/factorio.exe --start-server {map name}.zip --server-settings "server-settings.json" --port 5001 --no-log-rotation
pause
Preferably, you should be running this command with a .bat file in the server folders.
When starting Factorio I get the error "Could not move file 'factorio-current.log'. Another instance of Factorio is probably already running."
Do you know how to fix this? Thanks!
In this situation, you must open the game before opening the server. This may be possible to avoid if you turn off the server log. However, I am not aware of a way to do that.
Hey, loved your video. Only one major problem, "Cannot establish a connection to server"! Help?
There could be many reasons for this (it basically means - it isn't working). The first and probably obvious thing is to make sure the server is actually running (the command prompt is open and it shows no indication of a crash or failure to boot). The second thing is to make sure that the IP and port that you have entered is what the server is actually running on (you should be able to check in server.bat). The third thing is to make sure that you have allowed your server & Factorio itself to connect to the internet (firewall). The fourth is to make sure that you have forwarded your port through your router correctly.
did you really give a mini tutorial on how to unzip files? really?
My server always crashes and it in the error log there is not multiplayer manager any idea what the problem is
I'm not actually sure on what the problem here is. I suspect that it may be a problem with copying the bin/data files from Factorio. So, I'd try to start over and make sure I copy the right files in.
All I get is
Option 'p' does not exist
What??????
Do you have a random "p" in your config?
I did but I figured it out
@@RobertGoddard86 I am getting the same error, what did you do?
@@Ronakin I just copied the json and re pasted it, then edited it again
i know Im way too late but is there any way to be able to play on the same computer that is hosting, I have the no log rotation but it still wont work, this is my .bat file. The error that pops up says
"Couldn't create lock file
c:\users\MYNAME\AppData\Roaming\Factorio\.lock: 32.
Is another instance already running?"
This is my .bat file
start /wait bin\x64\factorio.exe --start-server BigBoi.zip --server-settings "server-settings.json" --port 2500 --no-log-rotation
pause
Also the server works perfectly for my friends, awesome video!
In my experience, it's just kinda weird. Try to have to game open before you run the server or something. This tutorial may also not have all the recent information since it's a bit old at this point.
@@ClaytonDoesThings ok thank you
I can see my server in the local but it cants ping it? any ideas, cant connect to it,
Make sure you're typing in the correct IP address and port. If your public IP is not working you can try to use your local IP. If this works then you may not have forwarded your public port/IP correctly. Try pinging both your local and public IP. If only your local IP works in this and your public IP does not. You may have your public IP address incorrect. If you local IP doesn't work it may be firewall settings on your PC or something is wrong with your router settings (maybe it blocking LAN???).
when i punch in the ip it gives an error and tells me that it rejected the connection so i cant login what do i do now ?
I would make sure that you have the right IP. Sometimes when you look for your IP online it gives you your IP in a different format so you may have to check to make sure that it is indeed in the correct format. Otherwise, I'd make sure that you correctly forwarded your port and that you are actually running the server and that the server has finished "booting". If all of these fail to fix your issue then you may have to change to a different port as some ISPs disable port forwarding to certain ports or they may block it entirely. For example, my ISP blocks port 80 - the port that websites use. Also check that you didn't ban yourself or something.
Edit: the correct IP format is xx.xx.xx.xxx
@@ClaytonDoesThings i meant when going on the router via crome or explorer it gives me a connection error then
Make sure that you are looking in the correct internet device in ipconfig. I read on this forum that some Linksys routers may require and ethernet cable to be able to access the router. They also advice restarting the router. (www.minecraftforum.net/forums/support/server-support-and/1927843-cant-go-to-my-default-gateway)
Mine would pause and say "Press any key to continue ..." i press a key and it just shuts down. What do i do? I believe i have everything set up correct.
Make sure that you have written "pause" at the end of the server.bat file
Is there anything else before it says "Press any key to continue ..."?
@@ClaytonDoesThings
C:\Server Factorio>start /wait bin/x64/factorio.exe --start-server ytTest.zip --server-settings "server-settings.json" --port 5000 --no-log-rotation
0.002 2019-03-23 18:35:10; Factorio 0.17.14 (build 43773, win64, steam)
0.003 Operating system: Windows 10 (version 1809)
0.003 Not rotating logs.
0.004 Program arguments: "C:\Server Factorio\bin\x64\factorio.exe" "--start-server" "ytTest.zip" "--server-settings" "server-settings.json" "--port" "5000" "--no-log-rotation"
0.004 Read data path: C:/Server Factorio/data
0.005 Write data path: C:/Users/Pacha/AppData/Roaming/Factorio [515898/931104MB]
0.005 Binaries path: C:/Server Factorio/bin
0.024 System info: [CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4500U CPU @ 1.80GHz, 4 cores, RAM: 6060/8075 MB, page: 7625/10507 MB, virtual: 4249/134217727 MB, extended virtual: 0 MB]
0.026 Running in headless mode
0.036 Loading mod core 0.0.0 (data.lua)
0.134 Loading mod base 0.17.14 (data.lua)
0.580 Loading mod base 0.17.14 (data-updates.lua)
0.763 Checksum for core: 2126933501
0.764 Checksum of base: 1281086707
1.809 Info PlayerData.cpp:69: Local player-data.json unavailable
1.810 Info PlayerData.cpp:74: Cloud player-data.json unavailable
1.815 Custom inputs active: 0
1.820 Factorio initialised
1.822 Info ServerSynchronizer.cpp:29: nextHeartbeatSequenceNumber(0) initialized Synchronizer nextTickClosureTick(0).
1.823 Info ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:714: updateTick(4294967295) changing state from(Ready) to(PreparedToHostGame)
1.823 Info ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:714: updateTick(4294967295) changing state from(PreparedToHostGame) to(CreatingGame)
1.824 Loading map C:\Server Factorio\ytTest.zip
1.825 Error ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:92: MultiplayerManager failed: "File C:/Server Factorio/ytTest.zip does not exist."
1.827 Info ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:714: updateTick(4294967295) changing state from(CreatingGame) to(InitializationFailed)
1.838 Info ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:138: Quitting multiplayer connection.
1.838 Info ServerMultiplayerManager.cpp:714: updateTick(4294967295) changing state from(InitializationFailed) to(Closed)
1.916 Info UDPSocket.cpp:210: Closing socket
1.918 Goodbye
C:\Server Factorio>pause
Press any key to continue . . .
that's what it says then just shuts down when i press space
It's looking for the map in "C:/Server Factorio/ytTest.zip" but apparently, it doesn't exist. This most likely means you forgot to create the map or or forgot to change what map the server uses as that was the map I used.
@@ClaytonDoesThings now i just feel dumb
thanks a lot, but if i want to add a mod?
I've never messed with mods in Factorio but this (forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?t=38510) thread says to put it in the mods folder just as you would the normal game.
The server instantly crashes when i start it up
Sorry I didn't respond sooner I didn't get a notification: try putting "pause" at the end of start.bat so you can see the error.
what does token mean . I couldnt get into the server even though i already filled the passwords and username except the token. thx
nevermind i fixed it .. youre a genius for making the vid thx
how i you fix it?
@@gilmarferraridev You can either get a token from factorio.com or entering your username and password (that's what I did).
Will this server run while players are not on it?
Yes
file_size(p): unknown error: Le fichier specifie est introuvable.
: "server-settings.json"
Avez-vous "server-settings.json" dans votre dossier?
when i open it, it instantly close
Did you save it and/or put pause at the end?
It's telling me that system cannot find file called "server-settings.json"
Are you sure it's in the right place and named correctly?
@@ClaytonDoesThings Its doing the exact same for me. Followed every step.
I am having the same issue
Ok, that's quite a few people with the same problem. Can one of you send me your server-settings.json, server.bat, and a screenshot of your server folder?
@@ClaytonDoesThings AHHH I figured what went wrong. I saved my server-settings.json file wrong. I was suppose to save it under "all-files" instead of "text documents (*txt)" when "(saving as type)". I was reading your text message in the video, I was confused. I now understand! Thanks for the reply!
did my friend have to do something ?
or only join from my port and ip address ?
They should just be able to join from your port and IP address.
pls help Error when creating server game: Missing token.
Have you entered your username and password into server-settings.json?
@@ClaytonDoesThings ok thx
@@ClaytonDoesThings
Failed to establish network communication with the server.
Ensure you have a stable connection to the Factorio site/servers and that you have forwarded your port correctly.
@@ClaytonDoesThings i used IPv4 Address to forwaring
Does this require a static ip?
If you want people to connect by IP, yes. However, you can get a Dynamic DNS and people can connect that way.
can I do it with the cracked version of the game?
I don't see why it wouldn't work, but you should definitely purchase this game. It's inexpensive and fun.
I know. I downloaded the cracked version only for trying it. I will buy it as soon as I can.
thanks for the heart
yw
@@ClaytonDoesThings if u have server settings u need to switch a option with verification to false
This isn't a tutorial. It's more like a "Lets play Factorio: Figuring Out How To Make A Server". A tutorial is organized and this ain't that.
Looking back at it now, you're kinda right. I was successful before, but I didn't have a script for this video.