Minecraft HostingHow to Join a Factorio Server
Factorio is an addictive factory-building automation game that becomes even more engaging when played with friends in multiplayer mode. Whether you're hosting your own Factorio server or connecting to an existing one, joining your server is straightforward and takes just a few steps. This guide will walk you through the entire process from accessing your hosted server details to connecting and starting your industrial empire.
Step 1: Access Your Server Dashboard
Navigate to https://mintservers.com/dashboard and log into your account.
Click on your Factorio server from the server list to access the server management page.
Step 2: Open the Game Panel
Once on your server page, click the "Open Game Panel" button. This will take you to the control panel where you can manage your server settings.
Step 3: Copy Your Server IP Address
In the game panel, locate your server's IP address and port number. Copy this information as you'll need it to connect to your server.
The format will look like this: 158.62.204.17:34197
Step 4: Launch Factorio
Open Factorio game from Steam or your preferred launcher.
From the main menu, click "Play" and then select "Multiplayer" to begin the connection process.
Step 5: Browse for Games
In the multiplayer menu, you'll see options to join games. Click "Browse public games" or "Connect to address" depending on your server setup.
Step 6: Connect to Address
Select "Connect to address" to manually connect to your server using the IP address.
Step 7: Enter Server Details
Enter the IP address and port from Step 3 in the address field.
Format: 158.62.204.17:34197
If your server requires a password, enter it in the password field.
Step 8: Join Your Server
Click "Connect" to join your Factorio server.
The game will download any necessary map data and mods, then you'll spawn into your factory world ready to start building.
Troubleshooting
If you're having trouble connecting, verify these common issues:
- Ensure your server is running and online in the game panel
- Double-check the IP address and port number
- Confirm any server password is entered correctly
- Verify you have the same game version as the server
- Check that required mods are installed if the server uses them