> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.freakhosting.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Set Up a Satisfactory Dedicated Server (Getting Started) > Set up a Satisfactory dedicated server on FREAKHOSTING: start it, add it in the in-game Server Manager, claim it, set passwords and create or upload a game. To set up a Satisfactory dedicated server on FREAKHOSTING, start the server in the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com), then open Satisfactory, go to **Server Manager**, click **Add Server** and enter your server address with port 7777. Confirm the certificate, claim the server with a name and an admin password, then create a game or upload a save. Name, passwords and saves are managed in the game, not the panel. | Difficulty | Time | Works on | Where | | - | - | - | - | | Beginner | 10 to 15 minutes (first start takes longer) | Every FREAKHOSTING Satisfactory server | Game Panel, then the in-game **Server Manager** | ## Before you start * Log in to the [Game Panel](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-login-and-access-the-game-panel.md) and open your server. * Install Satisfactory on your PC. Your game and the server must run the same version and branch. * Find your server address on the server's **Overview** or **Network** page in the panel, for example `203.0.113.10:7777`. ## How to start your Satisfactory server for the first time **1. Start the server** Click **Start** and open the [console](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-use-the-server-console.md). On the first start the server downloads the game files through SteamCMD, about 1.5 GB, so it can take several minutes. **2. Wait for the ready lines** The server is ready when the console shows `Server API listening on '0.0.0.0:7777'` and `Server streaming socket bound to port 8888`. About 30 seconds later it shows `Server startup time elapsed and saving/level loading is done`. **3. Ignore the harmless start-up messages** Lines such as `Invalid schema category Lobby`, `Failed to initialize schema registry` and, on the first start, `Failed to read file '…/ServerSettings.7777.sav'` are normal. `Server API is running using a Self-Signed Certificate` is also expected; the game asks you to trust it when you first connect. ## How to claim your server in the Server Manager **1. Add the server** In Satisfactory, open **Server Manager** from the main menu and click **Add Server**. Enter your server's IP address and port `7777`, then confirm. **2. Trust the certificate** When the **Server Certificate Warning** appears, click **Confirm**. The server uses a self-signed certificate, so this prompt is normal the first time. **3. Claim the server** In **Claim Server**, enter a server name and click **Confirm**. **4. Set the admin password** In **Set Admin Password**, type the password twice. Only players with this password can load saves, create games and change server options. Keep it safe; see [admin management](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/admin-management-in-satisfactory.md). **5. Create or upload a game** Open **Create Game**, choose a starting location, enter a session name and start the game. To continue a world from your PC instead, open **Manage Saves** and click **Upload Save**; see [upload your save](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/how-to-upload-your-save-to-a-satisfactory-server.md). **6. Set a player password (optional)** Open **Server Settings** and click **Change Password** next to **Player Password Protection**. Players then need this password to join. Player password protection is off by default. ## How do players join a Satisfactory dedicated server? Each player opens **Server Manager**, clicks **Add Server**, enters the same address and port `7777`, confirms the certificate and joins from there. Players should not use the **Join Game** option from the main menu for a dedicated server. Satisfactory has no public server list, so the address is the only way in. See [connection problems](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-connection-problems.md) if it fails. ## What can you change in the Game Panel? The panel's **Game settings** page under **GAME SETTINGS** covers the settings that live in files and startup settings: rotating autosaves, connection timeouts, internet speed, crash reports, automatic updates and the game branch. **Player slots** is fixed at 4 by your hosting plan. See [server settings explained](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-settings-explained.md). ## Make your first backup Once your game is running, make a [panel backup](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-create-and-restore-backups.md). Satisfactory also keeps 3 rotating autosaves by default; you can raise this with **Autosaves to keep** on **Game settings**. ## Frequently asked questions ### Where do I set the server name and passwords? In the game, not the panel. Use **Server Manager** > your server > **Server Settings**. The panel's **Game settings** page says the same under **More about this page**. ### Why does my first start take so long? The first start downloads about 1.5 GB of game files. Later starts only check for updates, and the game itself starts in a few seconds. ### What port do I use to connect? Port `7777`. The server also uses `8888` for reliable messaging, but the game handles that port itself. See [server ports](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-ports.md). ### How many players can join? 4 players at once. **Player slots** is fixed by your plan; see [max players](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-max-players.md). ### I forgot the admin password. What now? Stop the server and delete `ServerSettings.7777.sav`, then claim the server again. See [admin management](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/admin-management-in-satisfactory.md) for what this resets. ## Related guides > [card] [Satisfactory server guide](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-hosting-guide.md) > > Every Satisfactory page in one place. > [card] [Upload your save](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/how-to-upload-your-save-to-a-satisfactory-server.md) > > Continue your single-player world. > [card] [Admin management](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/admin-management-in-satisfactory.md) > > Admin and player passwords. > [card] [Connection problems](https://help.freakhosting.com/games/satisfactory/satisfactory-server-connection-problems.md) > > Fix errors when joining. > [card] [Start, stop and restart](https://help.freakhosting.com/portals/game-panel/how-to-start-stop-and-restart-your-game-server.md) > > Control your server's power. *** > [!NOTE] > > **Tested by the FREAKHOSTING team** on our Game Panel on 2 November 2026 (Satisfactory 1.2 dedicated server, stable branch). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes. > [!NOTE] > > ### Need Extra Help? > > If you encounter any issues, our support team is ready to assist: > > * **Live Chat:** Quick assistance via our website. > * **Support Ticket:** [Open a Ticket](https://freakhosting.com/clientarea/submitticket.php) > * **Discord:** [Join our Community](https://discord.gg/freakhosting) > * **Email:** [support@freakhosting.com](mailto:support@freakhosting.com) > [!TIP] > > ### Save on Your Hosting > > Ready to upgrade your hosting? Use code **KB20** at checkout for **20% off** your first order! *** **Last Updated:** November 2026 This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.