How do I start a Factorio server at MC-Node?

Factorio has one of the most loyal communities on Steam: stable at around 17,000 average players for years. If you want to build a mega factory together with friends, your own server is the best foundation. At MC-Node your Factorio server is online within 1 minute, from €3.00 per month and cancellable monthly.

Step 1: Order your server

1. Go to mc-node.net/store/factorio.
2. Choose a plan (2 to 20 GB RAM) and a server location: the Netherlands, Germany, Poland or North America. Pick the location closest to you and your fellow players for the lowest ping.
3. Complete the order. Your server is created automatically and is online within 1 minute. All plans run on NVMe storage and come with DDoS protection.

Which plan do I need?

Factorio's official headless server is extremely lightweight. For a small group of players and a starting factory, the entry-level plan with 2 GB RAM is therefore more than enough.

• 2-4 GB RAM: small groups and normal factories. Thanks to the lightweight headless server, this will take you a long way.
• Larger plans: useful if you're building a very large base or want extra headroom. Note: with large factories, it's mainly the CPU's single-thread speed that determines performance, not just the RAM. MC-Node's servers are built for that.

Not sure? Start small: you can switch or cancel monthly.

Step 2: First start via the panel

1. Log in to the game panel via panel.mc-node.net with the details you received by email.
2. Open your Factorio server in the overview.
3. Click Start on the Console tab. In the console you can watch the server boot up; after a few seconds it is ready.
4. Note the server address (IP and port) shown at the top of the panel. You'll need this to connect.

Step 3: Connect to your server

1. Start Factorio on your own computer.
2. Choose Multiplayer and then Connect to address.
3. Enter the server address from the panel (in the form ip:port) and click Connect.
4. You will now load the server's map and can start building together.

Good to know

Update 2.1 (late summer 2026) will be Factorio's last major update; after that, the developers will focus on stability. So your server will keep running smoothly for a long time, without surprises. Questions? Our support team is happy to help.