How to configure your Factorio dedicated server Print

This guide will walk you through customizing your Factorio server settings, including server name, password, autosave intervals, pollution, enemy behavior, and more.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log in to your Imperium Hosting control panel.

2. Navigate to "Game Services" under the "Service Management" section in the toolbar.

3. Select your Factorio server and stop it if it’s currently running.

4. Click on "Configuration Files."

Customize General Server Settings

5. Locate the server-settings.json file and click the "Text Editor" button.

6. In this file, you can edit various options including:

   • Server name

   • Server description

   • Server password

   • Autosave intervals

   • And much more

7. Once finished, click "Save & Exit."

Customize Map-Specific Settings

8. Back in the "Configuration Files" section, locate map-settings.json and click "Text Editor."

9. This file allows you to configure:

   • Pollution behavior

   • Enemy evolution and aggression

   • Unit group behavior

   • And other gameplay-specific settings

10. After making your changes, click "Save & Exit."

11. Start your server to apply all the new settings.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully configured your Factorio dedicated server to your preferences — proudly hosted by Imperium Hosting.