Factorio is an addictive factory-building automation game that becomes even more engaging when played with friends in multiplayer mode. Whether you are hosting your own server or connecting to an existing one, joining your world is straightforward and takes just a few quick steps.
This guide will walk you through the entire process from accessing your hosted server details to connecting and starting your industrial empire. Let us get your factory up and running!
Step 1: Access Your Server Details
Before you launch the game, you will need to grab your unique server address from your control panel.
- Navigate to the MintServers Dashboard at
https://mintservers.com/dashboardand log into your account. - Click on your Factorio server from the server list and select Open Game Panel.
- Locate your server's IP address and port number. Copy this information as you will need it to connect. The format will look something like this:
158.62.204.17:34197
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Step 2: Launch Factorio and Select Multiplayer
- Open the Factorio game from Steam or your preferred launcher.
- From the main menu, click Play and then select Multiplayer to begin the connection process.
Step 3: Choose Connect to Address
In the multiplayer menu, you will see a few options to join games. Select Connect to address to manually connect to your server using the IP address you copied earlier.
Step 4: Enter Server Details and Join
- Paste the IP address and port from Step 1 into the address field (for example:
158.62.204.17:34197). - If your server requires a password, enter it into the password field.
- Click Connect to join your Factorio server!
The game will automatically download any necessary map data and mods from the server. Once that finishes, you will spawn right into your factory world ready to start building!
🛠️ Troubleshooting Connection Issues
- Server Offline: Ensure your server is actually running and shows as "Online" in the MintServers game panel before trying to connect.
- Typo in Address: Double-check the IP address and port number to make sure no extra spaces were added when pasting.
- Password Issues: Confirm any server password is entered correctly. Passwords are case-sensitive!
- Version Mismatch: Verify that your computer's Factorio game is fully updated and exactly matches the version currently running on the server.
- Mod Mismatch: If your server is running a custom modpack, check that your local game has the required mods installed, or ensure the server is set to allow automatic mod downloads.
If you have checked all of the troubleshooting steps above and your game is still unable to connect, no worries! Just open a support ticket and our team will gladly jump in and help you get connected to your factory.