How do you create a dedicated Satisfactory server?

Creating a dedicated Satisfactory server can be done two ways: manual installation via SteamCMD on your own machine (free but technical) or via a host (paid, but ready in a few seconds). The point of a dedicated server: the game supports up to 4 players in co-op, but a 24/7 dedicated server keeps the factory active even when nobody is connected: your machines keep producing.

Method 1: install the server via SteamCMD

1. Download SteamCMD

SteamCMD is Steam's command-line tool for installing dedicated servers. Download it, extract it into a dedicated folder and run it once so it updates itself.

2. Install the Satisfactory Dedicated Server

The Satisfactory Dedicated Server carries App ID 1690800. In SteamCMD, log in anonymously then start the installation with app_update 1690800 validate. The tool downloads the server files.

3. Launch and open the ports

Start the server executable, then open the necessary ports on your router (NAT forwarding). Satisfactory notably uses port 7777 (UDP/TCP). This is often where beginners get stuck: dynamic IP, firewall, CGNAT on some ISPs.

The limits of self-hosting

• The machine has to stay on permanently for the factory to run 24/7.
• Satisfactory is RAM-hungry: a large factory can demand 8 to 12 GB, on top of your other uses.
• No Anti-DDoS protection: exposing your personal IP is risky.
• Saves, updates and security are entirely up to you.

Method 2: go through a host

A host removes all the technical part: no SteamCMD, no ports to open, no IP to expose. At Fly-Serv, the server is delivered instantly, on Ryzen 9 7950X3D machines built for big factories, with Anti-DDoS included and the FlyPanel panel to manage everything in one click.

Simple rule: to test co-op over a weekend, SteamCMD on your PC is enough. For a permanent, smooth factory, a host is cheaper in time… and often in money.

Conclusion

If you are aiming for a factory that runs continuously, create your dedicated Satisfactory server with Fly-Serv from €5.99/month, no commitment. Once the server is online, tune it properly with our guide How to set up a Satisfactory server, or dive straight in from the Satisfactory hosting page.