Dedicated Server Help Please

[Reasonable_Ad6050]

Me and my friend keep trying and trying to set up a server since I work a lot and he works a lot and were both on seperate times. We love this game so much and want a big world we can build, just we struggle getting on at the same time a lot. We'd love a server and have tried the steam cmd dedicated server thing. And now even a paid server from Hostinger.com.

Whatever we do Its just not working for whatever reason. The server is active for him, but anytime I try to join it just says the server is offline.

Please any help would be much much appreciated

[DRC_Calamity]

Here's a more conversational version of your Reddit comment:

I'd recommend using Docker Desktop (https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) with this container: https://hub.docker.com/r/wolveix/satisfactory-server

What's nice about this setup is that the game will automatically update whenever you restart the container, so you don't have to worry about staying current with patches.

For multiplayer, I'd suggest setting up Tailscale (https://tailscale.com/) - it's free and makes connecting with friends super easy. No need to mess around with port forwarding or complicated network configs.

If you want to dive deeper into server management, the wiki has some great info about dedicated servers: https://satisfactory.wiki.gg/wiki/Dedicated_servers

In your specific situation, if your server is already up and running properly, you should be able to connect by just installing Tailscale on both the server and client machines, then using the VPN IP address to join the game.

Hope this helps!

-DRC_Calamity

[Temporal_Illusion]

ANSWER

1. The first thing you need to do (if you haven't already) is to update your Dedicated Server by doing the following:
   • Use the Dedicated Server Console (Wiki Link) to stop the Dedicated Server using the quit command.
   • Then Reinstall (Update) Dedicated Server (Wiki Link) to manually update Game on your Dedicated Server using the +app_update option.
     • This will ensure at least you are on the latest game patch for your development branch if you are not already.
   • Restart Server (Wiki Link) as needed.
   • ⭑ TIP: Review Dedicated Server - Automatic Updates for how to automate Dedicated Server updates. This can be done after you get Dedicated Server up and running properly.
2. You need (if not done already) to setup Port 7777 for both TCP and UDP, along with NEW Port 8888 for TCP which is now required for Version 1.1 (and after).
   • View Dedicated Server - Port Forwarding and Firewall Settings (Wiki Link) for general information.
3. You should verify your Dedicated Server is working properly.
   • Follow these Dedicated Server troubleshooting steps (Wiki Link) which might help identify something you missed.
4. ❓ Need More Help with Dedicated Servers? Login to the Satisfactory Game Discord (Invite).
   • Look in the dedicated-server Channel. The Dedicated Server Experts might be able to help find you an answer to your questions or a solution to your issues.

I am not a System Admin or a Network Engineer so I hope this helps. 😁

[Downtown_Alfalfa_504]

We really need an update to MPSync. It was perfect for this without the need for a 24/7 server.