Dedicated Server for Satisfactory: Hardware Requirements and Hosting Guide

Satisfactory has become one of the most popular factory-building games in the survival sandbox genre, supporting up to four players in a persistent world. Running a dedicated server for Satisfactory offloads the game simulation from your local machine, allowing friends to build factories, explore the alien planet MASSAGE-2(A-B)b, and optimise production lines 24/7 — even when you are offline. This guide covers Satisfactory’s dedicated server hardware requirements, recommended configurations, and hosting options for 2026.

Official Satisfactory Dedicated Server Requirements

Coffee Stain Studios provides the Satisfactory Dedicated Server tool free on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The official minimum and recommended specs are as follows:

Component	Minimum	Recommended	Optimal (4 players, large factories)
CPU	Quad-core 2.6 GHz	6+ cores @ 3.5 GHz	8+ cores @ 4.0+ GHz (AMD Ryzen / Intel i7/i9)
RAM	8 GB	16 GB	32 GB
Storage	15 GB SSD	30 GB NVMe	50 GB NVMe (accounts for auto-saves and world growth)
Bandwidth	10 Mbps upload	50 Mbps upload	100+ Mbps upload
OS	Windows / Linux	Windows Server / Ubuntu 22.04+	Ubuntu 22.04+ (lower overhead)

The most important factor is single-core CPU performance. Satisfactory’s factory simulation — conveyor belts, machines, power grids, and vehicle pathfinding — runs primarily on one thread. A high clock speed (4.0+ GHz boost) matters more than a high core count beyond eight cores.

RAM Usage Scaling

RAM consumption grows with factory complexity. A fresh world uses roughly 4–6 GB. After 50 hours of play with moderate automation, expect 8–10 GB. Large megafactories with hundreds of machines, trains, and drones can exceed 20 GB. For long-running servers, 32 GB ensures you never hit capacity as the world grows over months of gameplay.

Linux vs. Windows for Satisfactory Servers

Satisfactory runs natively on both Windows and Linux via SteamCMD. Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04) is recommended because it uses 30–40% less RAM at idle, has no GUI overhead, and is significantly cheaper to license — no Windows Server CALs needed. If your hosting provider offers both, choose Linux and save £30–60 per month on licensing.

Recommended Dedicated Server Configurations

Budget Build (2–3 players, small factories)

4 vCPU @ 3.5+ GHz
16 GB RAM
50 GB NVMe
1 Gbps unmetered
Linux OS
Approx. £30–50 / $40–65 per month

Performance Build (4 players, large factories)

8 vCPU @ 4.0+ GHz (AMD Ryzen or Intel i7/i9)
32 GB RAM
100 GB NVMe
1 Gbps unmetered
Linux OS
Approx. £80–140 / $105–185 per month

Hosting Options and Setup Tips

Most dedicated server providers allow you to install Satisfactory via SteamCMD with a single command. Key setup considerations:

Auto-save frequency: Set to every 5–10 minutes. Satisfactory auto-saves can spike CPU and disk I/O, causing brief stutters. NVMe storage minimises the impact.
Backup automation: Schedule daily world backups. A corrupted save after 500 hours of building is devastating. Rsync to a separate volume or offsite storage.
Firewall configuration: Satisfactory uses port 7777 (UDP) by default. Ensure your provider’s firewall allows this port and consider adding DDoS protection.
Server configuration: The ServerSettings.ini file lets you tweak auto-pause, network quality, and maximum player count. Set AutoPause=false for a truly persistent 24/7 world.

For a side-by-side view of hosting providers with the high-clock-speed CPUs Satisfactory needs, compare dedicated server specs on our hosting table to find the best match for your factory.