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Hosting a Factorio server doesn’t need to cost an arm, a leg or any body parts! Server hosting at Kinetic Hosting is affordable, feature-rich and easy to understand! Including features for both beginners and advanced users.

The easiest, fastest and most reliable way to get started is to use a dedicated hosting provider, like us: Kinetic Hosting, with Instant Setup, the Cheapest Prices and 24/7 support, you can be up and running instantly with a product you know will work.

Whilst self-hosting, or using a dedicated server, is possible, they often require advanced technical knowledge, high-tier or spare hardware and a lot of time to configure different ports of firewalls. The least stressful and simplest way to host a server is with managed hosting.

Key Takeaways

The easiest way to host a Factorio server is with a managed provider. No setup stress, no port forwarding or firewalls, online within minutes!
You’ll need a Steam Account, a copy of Factorio installed and an idea of your server size.
At Kinetic Hosting, we offer the lowest prices, a simple setup and 24/7 support from real people, no AI.

What You’ll Need Before You Start

Before setting up your Factorio server, make sure you have the basics covered:

A Steam Account: You’ll need this to access and manage the game files to play on the server.
A copy of Factorio installed: It can be purchased and downloaded through Steam.
An idea of your Server Specifications: The number of players you’ll have and the number of mods you’d want.

Start Hosting a Factorio Server Within Minutes

The fastest, easiest and cheapest way to host a Factorio server is to use Kinetic Hosting, a trusted game server provider. Kinetic Hosting handles all of the technical setup and provides a simple solution to server management. The cheapest and most feature-rich servers at Kinetic Hosting.

1. Choose a Reliable Hosting Provider

We offer dedicated Factorio server hosting with a simple setup process, full mod support, 24/7 help from our support team (No AI or Bots) and 100% uptime guaranteed. Once you’re signed up, you get access to the Kinetic Panel, and everything about your server is managed in one place.

2. Choose a Factorio Hosting Plan

Pick a plan based on how you want to play. Small Group? Go basic. Community Server with Mods? Choose a higher-tier plan!

👉 Explore our Factorio hosting plans

3. Access the Kinetic Panel

Once you’re signed up, you’ll get instant access to the Kinetic Panel. From here, you can manage your entire server without needing to mess around with configuration files.

4. Install Factorio on Your Server

In just a few clicks, install Factorio from the game list on the panel. No manual setups or configuration headaches. Just pick Factorio, restart the server and play!

5. Configure Any Mods

If you’re planning on using any mods, now is the time to add them to your server. All mods can be added through the file system, making it practically drag and drop!

6. Jump into Factorio

Once your server is set up, it’s ready to go. Invite your friends, or run a full community - your server is online!

7. What if I Run into Issues During Setup?

We’ve designed the setup to be as easy as possible, but if anything comes up, our support team is available 24/7.

Need help? Check out our Factorio help resource.

Can You Play Factorio With Just Friends?

Yes! Hosting a private server is the best way to enjoy Factorio casually. You can make it private with a password, limit slots or even whitelist players.

How Can Your Friends Join?

Share your Server IP and Port: Found in the Kinetic Panel.
Direct Connect In-Game: Use the in-game server browser or “Connect” tab
Use a Password (if set): Make sure they have it before joining.

Simple, Affordable and Straightforward Hosting at Kinetic!

Ready to start? You can be live in minutes with Factorio server hosting

Using our game hosting panel, you’ll have full customisation and control. Our team is here 24/7 if you ever need assistance.

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