What command installs the Satisfactory server with SteamCMD?

As the steam user, run steamcmd +force_install_dir ' ' +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 validate +quit (Steam app ID 1690800).

Which Satisfactory configuration files can I edit?

You can edit Engine.ini and GameUserSettings.ini in the Saved folder, for example in /home/steam/Satisfactory-Server/FactoryGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/.

Dedicated Server: Satisfactory Dedicated Server Linux Setup

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Introduction

Do you have a Linux Dedicated Server and want to install the Satisfactory Dedicated Server on it? You’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll walk you through installing this service on your Linux server using SteamCMD. We use Ubuntu as an example, but the process is very similar for other distributions.

Dedicated Server: Satisfactory Dedicated Server Linux Setup

Preparation

First, connect to your Dedicated Server via SSH. If you need help, follow our SSH Getting Started guide.

If this is your first time using SteamCMD on your Linux server, you’ll need to set it up first. Follow our SteamCMD Linux Setup guide, and make sure SteamCMD is fully set up before continuing.

Installation

Code

sudo -u steam -s
cd ~

Once you’re logged in, start the installation with the following command. This installs the server directly through SteamCMD as the steam user.

Code

steamcmd +force_install_dir '/home/steam/Satisfactory-Server' +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 validate +quit

Please be patient while the download completes—it may take a while for larger games. Once the installation is successful, a confirmation message will appear.

Configuration

You’ve now completed the basic installation of your Satisfactory server. You can make further changes using the configuration files in the server directory.

You can adjust all configuration settings in the Engine.ini and GameUserSettings.ini files in the Saved folder.

Code

nano /home/steam/Satisfactory-Server/FactoryGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/GameUserSettings.ini
nano /home/steam/Satisfactory-Server/FactoryGame/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Engine.ini

Start and Connect to the Server

Now for the fun part: start your server by switching to the main game directory and running the FactoryServer.sh shell file.

Code

/home/steam/Satisfactory-Server/FactoryServer.sh

You should now see logs in the terminal indicating that the server has started successfully. Note that the first startup may take a little longer while everything is set up. Alternatively, you can connect directly by searching for [your_ip_address]:15777 in the search bar at the bottom of the server list.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve successfully installed and configured your Satisfactory server on your Dedicated Server! As a next step, we recommend following our Linux Service Setup guide. It shows you how to set up your new Dedicated Game Server as a service, with benefits such as automatic startup when your system boots, automatic updates, easy management, and access to logs—and much more!

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our support team is available every day and will be happy to help!

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

You need SSH access to your Linux server and a one-time SteamCMD setup (see the “SteamCMD Linux Setup” guide).

As the steam user, run steamcmd +force_install_dir '<path>' +login anonymous +app_update 1690800 validate +quit (Steam app ID 1690800).

This prevents the server from running with root privileges. The guide uses the steam user and installs everything in that user’s home directory.

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