Factorio headless server

Factorio Server Hosting

The factory must grow, even when you are offline. Run Factorio on a headless dedicated server that is always there for your crew: players sync your mod list when they join, saves sit on NVMe, and AMD 9950X/7950X3D cores keep up as the base gets bigger.

  • Headless server, online 24/7
  • Mods sync on join
  • Upload any save
  • Runs on every plan
See Factorio plans See the panel

Plans from $1.90 USD / month

Factorio key art: a dense factory of belts, pipes and assembling machines seen from above
Factorio cover art: a sprawling factory with the game logo

FactorioRequires 1 GB RAM · runs on all 9 plans

Configure the factoryFactorio’s server files, editable in the File Manager or over sFTP

  • server-settings.jsonName, password, visibility
  • map-gen-settingsSeed, resources, cliffs
  • mods folderMod zips and mod-list.json
  • Admins and whitelistWho runs the server

Use code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life

Swipe or tap a plan

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Every plan includes

    Your Factorio server, managed from one panel

    Screenshots of our real panel. Every plan includes all of it, and you never have to open a terminal.

    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel: a grid of games, each with its RAM requirement and a Switch button

    Try the live panel demoWant to see it in action? The demo on our home page runs a Minecraft server, and Files, Backups and the Game Changer behave the same for Factorio.

    Everything included with your Factorio server

    Every plan has the same panel and the same hardware. Since Factorio is light, even the smallest plan runs it.

    Built for Factorio

    • Mod sync on joinPlayers are offered the server’s mods when they connect.
    • Save uploadsBring a single-player or multiplayer save as a .zip.
    • Full server settingsPassword, visibility, autosave and admins in plain JSON.
    • No slot feesWe don’t charge per player. Set a limit only if you want one.

    Manage it easily

    • File manager and full sFTPUpload saves and mods or edit server settings over sFTP.
    • Backup SystemBack up your factory and restore it from the panel.
    • Location ChangerSwitch between our United States and Europe locations.
    • Game ChangerTry another game on the same plan, like Terraria or Valheim.

    Fast and protected

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3DUp to 5.7Ghz, which matters for the single-threaded game update.
    • DDR5 RAM and NVMeDedicated DDR5 memory and Samsung NVMe storage.
    • DDoS protectionEvery server sits behind our DDoS protection.
    • Ready in 60 secondsYour server is ready within 60 seconds after payment.

    Factorio server hosting that never closes the factory

    When one player hosts, the factory is only open while their PC is on. A headless Factorio server runs without a game window or a player behind it, so the crew can log in to fix the iron line or expand the rail network whenever they want.

    Factorio runs on every plan we sell, starting with 2 GB. Your server is ready within 60 seconds after payment. By default the server pauses when nobody is connected; set auto_pause to false in server-settings.json if you want trains running overnight.

    Pick a plan
    Factorio screenshot: the burning wreck of the crashed spaceship in the desert at the start of the game

    Mods, saves and Space Age

    Factorio is easy to move between machines: saves are single .zip files and mods are zips too. Everything goes through the File Manager or sFTP.

    How Factorio mods work on a server

    A headless server has no in-game mod browser, so you upload the mod zips from the mod portal into the mods folder, along with their dependencies, and restart. When players connect, Factorio offers to sync their mods with the server’s list.

    Upload an existing save

    Copy your save from your PC’s saves folder and upload it to the server. If you are not sure how to make the server load it, our support team will set it up with you.

    Space Age and Factorio 2.0

    A Space Age save needs every player to own the expansion. Mods made for 2.0 don’t load in 1.1 and the other way round, so keep the server, the mods and every player on the same version.

    Factorio screenshot: a factory block with assembling machines, belts and a furnace glow
    File Manager in the TheGameHosting panel with server folders and upload buttons
    Backups page in the TheGameHosting panel with a Create backup button

    UPS, megabases and why CPU speed matters

    Factorio runs its simulation in lockstep: the server and every connected player compute the same game update, 60 times a second when things go well. As a base grows, that update gets heavier, and UPS drops on whichever machine falls behind first.

    • The server side runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D cores up to 5.7Ghz, so it is rarely the bottleneck.
    • Each player’s PC simulates the same factory, so a slow laptop can still feel it.
    • Megabase builders often save UPS with direct insertion, fewer entities and well-planned trains.

    Use server-adminlist.json and a whitelist to decide who can join and who can run admin commands.

    Game Changer in the TheGameHosting panel: a grid of games, each with its RAM requirement and a Switch button

    How much RAM does a Factorio server need?

    Factorio needs just 1 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on all nine sizes, starting with 2 GB. You may want more when you have:

    • Large mod packs that add new production chains.
    • A save with a huge explored map or many Space Age surfaces.
    • Lots of players online, each loading their own part of the world.

    Since we don’t charge per slot, RAM is the only setting that changes the price. Start small and ask our support team when you are ready to grow.

    Factorio requires 1 GB RAMEvery plan runs it

    • 2 GB
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
    • 8 GB
    • 10 GB
    • 12 GB
    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
    • 64 GB

    Hardware we own, in Dallas and Amsterdam

    Your Factorio server runs on machines we bought and manage ourselves. The core game update in Factorio leans on one fast CPU core, so every plan runs on AMD 9950X/7950X3D processors up to 5.7Ghz, with DDR5 RAM and Samsung NVMe storage for quick autosaves on large maps.

    Choose between our two locations, Dallas, TX (United States) and Amsterdam (Netherlands). Each is on a 10 Gbps network with advanced cooling, UPS backup power and DDoS protection in front of every server.

    • AMD 9950X/7950X3D up to 5.7Ghz
    • DDR5 RAM
    • Samsung NVMe Storage
    • 10 Gbps Network
    • UPS Backup Power
    • Dallas, TX & Amsterdam, NL

    Real people on support

    Our team is available 24/7/365. Ask about a mod dependency, loading a save or setting up admins, and a person answers.

    • Live chat
    • Email
    • Ticket system
    Contact support

    Factorio hosting questions

    Can't find your answer? Ask our support team.

    How fast is my Factorio server ready?

    Your server is ready within 60 seconds after payment. The access details arrive by email and the server starts from the panel.

    How do I install mods on a Factorio server?

    Download the mod zips, including their dependencies, from the Factorio mod portal and upload them to the server’s mods folder with the File Manager or sFTP, then restart. When players join, the game offers to sync their mods with the server.

    Can I upload my single-player save?

    Yes. Factorio saves are .zip files. Upload yours with the File Manager or over sFTP, and our support team can help you make it the save the server loads.

    Does a Factorio server pause when nobody is online?

    By default a Factorio server pauses when no players are connected. Set auto_pause to false in server-settings.json if you want it to keep running.

    How much RAM does a Factorio server need?

    Factorio needs only 1 GB of RAM on our plans, so it runs on every plan, starting with 2 GB. Large mod packs, big maps and Space Age saves use more.

    How many players can join?

    We don’t limit slots or charge per player. The max_players value in server-settings.json sets a limit only if you want one.

    Can I switch to another game later?

    Yes. Open the Game Changer and pick another game your plan runs, like Satisfactory, Terraria or Valheim. It is the same plan, so there is nothing new to buy. Make a backup before you switch.

    Where are your Factorio servers hosted?

    Our servers are in Dallas, TX in the United States and Amsterdam in the Netherlands, on machines we own with AMD 9950X/7950X3D CPUs, DDR5 RAM, Samsung NVMe storage and a 10 Gbps network.

    Do you have a discount code?

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

    Is TheGameHosting affiliated with Wube Software?

    No. This site is not affiliated with Wube Software or Factorio.

    Start your Factorio server today

    Ready within 60 seconds after payment, from $1.90 USD a month. Bring your save, your mods and your crew.

    Use promo code FULL2026 at checkout for 15% off for life.

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