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Factorio server hardware requirements

To launch Factorio with Swarm Hosts, you need at least 2 CPU cores and 2 GiB of available memory. Allow extra resources for larger worlds, more players, and mods. Meeting the minimums does not guarantee performance.

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Game hardware guide

Verified starting point

Start with these requirements

These are the minimum CPU and memory requirements used by Swarm Hosts when launching this game. Leave enough resources for the operating system and other applications too.

CPU minimum: 2 cores
Memory minimum: 2 GiB
Network traffic: UDP
Hardware profile: Lightweight

Plan for your setup

What still needs a real-world check

A dedicated-server workload changes over time. Keep headroom for growth and test with the world, players, and content you actually plan to use.

Players and world state

The catalog does not assign a fixed player capacity. Active players, simulation range, entities, automation, maps, and save growth can all change CPU and memory demand.

Storage

Storage needs grow with your world. Leave room for the game, saves, logs, updates, and backups, and check the complete game guide for recommendations.

Home network

Players connect over UDP. The upload speed and latency you need depend on the game and number of players. Connection stability, route quality, and simultaneous household traffic matter.

CPU model and other work

Core count alone does not describe single-core speed, CPU generation, thermals, or contention from other programs. Test performance with your intended world and players.

Content and operations

Managing Factorio

Review the available content, backup, and server tools before choosing your setup.

Mods & Content

Manifest-managed content

Factorio mods remain a manifest-only manual-files workflow under /factorio/mods. Mod archives execute code and must match the pinned game/DLC version. Swarm Hosts does not resolve portal versions, dependencies, updates, order, or exact rollback in this integration.

Persistent data

4 backup data locations

Check the game guide for the files included in backups and allow room for several restore points.

Server controls

12 game-specific actions

Start, stop, and monitor your server from the browser. Check the game guide for game-specific tools and any setup they require.

Server Actions
Backups

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