Corallium Studios
SteamFree template

Factorio Dedicated Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a Factorio dedicated server on port 34197 with 2 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image and step-by-step setup.

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  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

Factorio at a glance

Category
Steam (Steam dedicated server)
Docker image
steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Default version
latest
Ports
34197/UDP
RAM
2 GB
CPU
2 cores
Disk
5 GB
Console
Interactive console (stdin)
Steam game
Yes
Steam app ID
427520
Template version
v1.0.0

Factorio server ports

A Factorio dedicated server built from this template listens on this port. Open it in your firewall so players and clients can connect.

PortProtocolUsed for
34197UDPGame
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 34197/udp

Factorio server requirements

2 GBRAM
2 coresCPU
5 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Run Factorio in Docker

The template uses the steamcmd/steamcmd:latest image, default version latest. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Start command
./bin/x64/factorio --start-server /data/saves/world.zip --server-settings /data/server-settings.json --port {port}

The game files are installed with SteamCMD (app ID 427520). NautilusControl runs it for you on first start.

Files and folders

  • /data/saves — Saves
  • /data/mods — Mods
  • /data/config — Config

How to set up a Factorio dedicated server with NautilusControl

  1. Install NautilusControl

    Install the NautilusControl panel and agent on the machine that will run the server. The installation guide covers it, and the 14-day free trial includes 1 node and 5 servers.

  2. Import the Factorio template

    Download this template (a single JSON file) with the button above, then open Templates in NautilusControl and choose Import JSON.

  3. Create the server

    Create a new container and pick Factorio. NautilusControl pulls steamcmd/steamcmd:latest and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow port 34197 through your firewall, and forward it on your router if people connect from outside your network.

  5. Start it

    Press Start and follow the startup log in the panel, then use the interactive console (stdin) for commands.

Factorio FAQ

What ports does a Factorio server use?

This template uses port 34197 (Game). Open it in your firewall and forward it on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a Factorio server need?

The template recommends 2 GB of RAM, 2 cores, 5 GB of disk space. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Can I run Factorio in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image steamcmd/steamcmd:latest. NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the Factorio template free?

Yes. Every template in the Corallium Studios library is free to download. You need NautilusControl to deploy it; there is a 14-day free trial.