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Factorio VPS hosting for playing with friends

Enjoy Factorio server hosting that is easy to get to grips with to create a stable multiplayer game with your friends. Install your mods, keep your saves safe and develop your factory without making life complicated. With a budget-friendly VPS, you have a flexible space to play whenever you want, restart your world easily and share a smooth, sustainable Factorio experience that is accessible to amateur players.

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Play Factorio simply with friends

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When your factory grows and the game is played with friends, a Factorio VPS offers a more stable environment than local hosting. You maintain consistent latency, add your favourite mods and protect your progress with automatic backups.

With the OVHcloud Game Panel for VPS, you install, configure and manage your Factorio server from a simple interface, without spending too much time on the command line.

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VPS-1

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2 vCores

4 GB RAM

40 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

VPS-2

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4 vCores

8 GB RAM

75 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

VPS-3

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6 vCores

12 GB RAM

100 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

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8 vCores

24 GB RAM

200 GB SSD NVMe

Daily backup of the previous 24 hours

Why choose a VPS for playing Factorio with friends

For a Factorio game with friends, a VPS often offers the best balance between simplicity, budget and control. It allows you to launch a server that is always available without leaving a personal computer running, with sufficient resources for a smooth multiplayer game when the instance is well-sized. The cost remains predictable, as you choose a configuration adapted to the number of players and you can adjust it if your base grows. You also retain administrative freedom: installation of the desired version, management of backups, server settings and addition of mods according to the group's wishes. It is an accessible solution for playing at your own pace, keeping control of your world and evolving the experience without depending on closed hosting.

Correctly sizing a Factorio VPS without making it complicated

Choosing according to the number of players

For a small game between friends, the right VPS depends first on the number of people connected at the same time. A few players require few resources, but a growing base gradually adds calculations: belts, inserters, furnaces, trains and robots must remain synchronised. Therefore, choose a configuration that keeps a margin, especially if your game lasts several weeks.

Planning for map evolution

In Factorio, the size of the map matters as much as the number of players. A compact base remains light, whereas a megabase with a lot of production, trains and logic circuits puts more strain on the processor. If you plan to explore far, regularly expand the factory or aim for very high production, prioritise a VPS with better CPU performance.

Adapting the VPS to installed mods

Mods can transform the experience, but they also add load to the server. A light quality-of-life pack generally remains easy to host. On the other hand, large content mods, complex recipes or additional automated systems may require more memory and power. Before starting the game, list the essential mods and keep a little margin to avoid slowdowns.

Anticipating disabled game saves? No, mastered!

Automatic saves protect your progress, especially after several hours of building. The larger the map, the more space save files take up and the more sensitive the writing process can be. Provide enough disk space to keep several versions, and set a reasonable interval so as not to interrupt the pace of the game too often.

A Factorio VPS ready for your games with friends

Enjoy a stable, protected server that is simple to keep online, with a reliable network to join your friends without unnecessary interruption.

Reliable availability to play whenever you want

DDoS protection included to keep the game online

Resources adapted to maps that grow

Regular backups to preserve your progress

Enjoy a simple Factorio server to play with friends

Build a map that really lasts

A Factorio server hosted on a VPS allows you to keep a map open beyond a single gaming session. You can build your factory step by step, return the following weekend, expand the train network and let everyone progress at their own pace. The game remains available for the group, without depending on the computer of a player connected at all times.

Play with your favourite mods

Factorio takes on another dimension with mods: new recipes, additional machines, different balancing or more demanding scenarios. By hosting your server, you keep control over the list of installed mods and you can prepare a shared experience before inviting your friends. Everyone then joins the same version of the game, with the same rules and the same content.

Administer the server without complicating your life

A VPS can remain simple to manage for use between players. You launch the server, adjust the essential settings, set a password if needed and share the address with your group. The goal is to spend less time on the technical side and more time optimising production lines, fixing unexpected issues and laughing at poorly organised conveyor belts.

Keep your saves and invite your friends

Backups are precious when a map starts to clock up tens of hours of gameplay. Keeping them on your hosting helps you to resume the game more calmly, to test changes or to go back after a mistake. You can thus invite new players, restart an old factory or continue your adventure without losing the group's progress.

Frequently asked questions about Factorio hosting on VPS

Is a VPS enough to host a Factorio server?

Yes. A VPS is very suitable for playing with friends, provided you choose resources adapted to the size of your base. Factorio mainly consumes processor power when the factory grows, with many robots, trains, circuits or mods. For a small game, an entry-level offer may suffice; for an advanced or modded map, plan for more CPU and RAM.

How do I install Factorio on my VPS?

After ordering, connect to the VPS, install Linux if it is not already done, then download the Factorio server files from the official source. You then create a save or a new map, open the game port in the firewall and launch the server with the desired configuration file. Players will be able to join the game with the VPS IP address.

How many players can join my server?

That depends on the power of the VPS, the size of the map and the level of advancement of the factory. A small game between 2 to 5 players requires few resources. A game with 10 players, numerous mods or a megabase will need more CPU and memory. The most important thing is to maintain a stable simulation speed, especially in the late game.

Can I use mods with my VPS server?

Yes, you can install mods on your Factorio server. It is simply necessary that the players use the same mods and the same versions as the server. To avoid errors, add the mods gradually and test the launch after each change. Also remember to back up your world before installing an important mod.

How do I back up my Factorio game?

Yes. Backups are essential, especially before an update, adding a mod, or a long gaming session. You can keep Factorio save files on the VPS and copy them elsewhere regularly. It is also useful to automate a daily backup so you can restore the game in the event of an error or file corruption.

Is DDoS protection useful for Factorio?

DDoS protection helps to absorb network attacks that could make your server inaccessible. This is useful even for a server between friends, as the VPS IP address can circulate more easily than you might think. To strengthen security, also keep the system up to date, open only the necessary ports, and use strong passwords.

Which VPS plan should I choose to play Factorio?

For a simple game between friends, first choose a plan with a good CPU/RAM balance. If you are planning a large base, many players, or heavy mods, choose a more comfortable plan from the start. You can generally start small, monitor performance, and then increase resources if the game becomes more demanding.

Can I change my VPS without losing my game?

Yes. With an OVHcloud VPS, you can upgrade in one click, at any time if your Factorio server needs more resources. By staying within the same range, you can move to a higher plan without starting from scratch: the data, backups, and configuration already present on the VPS are automatically kept.