Host a Satisfactory Dedicated Server

Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!

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Requirements Setup Guide Installation

Hardware Requirements

Here's what you need to run a Satisfactory dedicated server.

Economy

Small factory, 1-2 players

CPU3 cores

RAM8 GB

Storage15 GB SSD

Standard

Medium factory, 2-4 players

CPU3.5 cores

RAM10 GB

Storage15 GB SSD

Pro

Large factory, 4-8 players

CPU4.5 cores

RAM16 GB

Storage15 GB SSD

Start hosting from your own computer

Run a Satisfactory server on your desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine — GameCP automates Docker setup, resource allocation, and Satisfactory configuration instantly. Automatic port forwarding means your friends can connect without touching your router. Start local, scale to a VPS when you're ready.

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Setup in 4 Steps

Skip the manual SteamCMD installation, port forwarding, and systemd configuration. Install on your own computer and start hosting instantly.

Step 01

Create a GameCP Account

GameCP gives you a full control panel with Docker containerization, file management, automatic port forwarding, and automatic updates — all built in.

Step 02

Connect Your Hardware

Install GameCP on your own desktop, laptop, VPS, or dedicated machine. One-line install — no SSH expertise needed.

GameCP installs Docker, configures networking, and sets up automatic port forwarding so your friends can connect instantly. Start hosting from your own PC and scale to a VPS later. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 03

Deploy Satisfactory

Select "Satisfactory" from the template library and hit deploy. GameCP handles SteamCMD (App ID: 1690800), ports, startup commands, and all configuration automatically.

Includes pre-configured Game.ini, Engine.ini. Uses the steamcmd:debian image. ~15 GB storage.

Step 04

Start Playing

Hit start and share your server address. Automatic port forwarding handles the rest — no router config needed.

GameCP monitors your server health and provides live logs from your browser. Your friends connect using the address GameCP gives you.

The Manual Way vs. GameCP

Manual Setup

✗ Install SteamCMD manually
✗ Configure 2+ firewall ports and router settings
✗ Write systemd service files
✗ SSH into server to edit configs
✗ Requires a VPS or dedicated server
✗ 30-60 minutes if experienced

With GameCP

One-click SteamCMD install
Automatic port forwarding — no router config
Host from your own PC, VPS, or dedicated server
Docker container with auto-restart
Visual config editor in browser
Under 5 minutes total

Under the Hood

The full manual process to host a Satisfactory dedicated server on a VPS. Or install GameCP on your own computer and skip all of this.

Step 1

Configure & Prepare

Set your server settings, then install Docker, SteamCMD, and pull the Satisfactory container image.

Server ConfigurationEdit values to update all commands

Server NameServer name displayed in the server browser

Automatic UpdatesQuickly checks for any server updates on startup, ...

[Repair] Validate Server FilesLeave empty (no value) for OFF or type "true" or "...

Number of Rotating AutosavesNumber of session auto-saves for the server to kee...

[Advanced] Client Initial Connection TimeoutTime in seconds to wait for a new client connectio...

[Advanced] Client Established Connection TimeoutTime in seconds to wait before considering an esta...

[Advanced] Branch Name[Accepted Values: "public", "experimental", or lea...

terminal

# Update system and install Docker
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io
sudo systemctl enable --now docker

# Create game server directory
sudo mkdir -p /opt/gameserver

# Install SteamCMD
sudo mkdir -p /opt/steamcmd
curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | sudo tar zxvf - -C /opt/steamcmd

# Server configuration
export AUTO_UPDATE="1"
export NUM_AUTOSAVES="3"
export INIT_CONNECT_TIMEOUT="30"
export CONNECT_TIMEOUT="20"

# Pull the container image
docker pull ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian

Step 2

Install Server Files via SteamCMD

Download the Satisfactory dedicated server using Steam App ID 1690800.

terminal

# Download Satisfactory server files (App ID: 1690800)
/opt/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
  +force_install_dir /opt/gameserver \
  +login anonymous \
  +app_update 1690800 validate \
  +quit

Step 3

Open Firewall Ports

Satisfactory requires 2 ports to be open for game traffic and queries.

terminal

sudo ufw allow 7777/both
sudo ufw allow 8888/both

7777/BOTH(PORT)8888/BOTH(RELIABLE_PORT)

Step 4

Launch the Server

Start the Satisfactory server using the configuration from Step 1.

terminal

docker run -d \
  --name satisfactory-server \
  -p 7777:7777/both \
  -p 8888:8888/both \
  -e AUTO_UPDATE="1" \
  -e NUM_AUTOSAVES="3" \
  -e INIT_CONNECT_TIMEOUT="30" \
  -e CONNECT_TIMEOUT="20" \
  -v /opt/gameserver:/opt/gameserver \
  -w /opt/gameserver \
  ghcr.io/ptero-eggs/steamcmd:debian \
  ./Engine/Binaries/Linux/*-Linux-Shipping FactoryGame -Port=7777 -ReliablePort=

Or skip all of this

GameCP automates every step above: Docker, SteamCMD, port forwarding, startup, and config. Install on your own PC and deploy a Satisfactory server in under 5 minutes.

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