Factorio how to transfer local world to new server

How to migrate a Factorio save from your local computer to a server


Factorio supports local hosting whereby one player will host the world on their computer and the other players can connect directly, however, this method is complicated, time consuming and often insecure when you consider you are opening ports on your home's router.

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Let's start - the first thing we need to do is find the save files on your computer.

Where are the files located on my computer?

The files will be located in a different place depend on the operating system you are using. Find your system below and use your File Explorer / Finder to find the files.



Windows
: %APPDATA%\Factorio\saves


Linux
: ~/.factorio/saves


Mac
: ~/Library/Application Support/factorio/saves


Factorio world files are contained in archives. If there are multiple archives in the folder then you need to use the archive that is called . By default this is .

How do I upload my Factorio save files?

The best way to move a Factorio save file from your computer onto a server is to use an FTP client, like FIleZilla.  This allows you to securely transfer files b


Application directory



Overview

Depending on your installation method and OS, you will have one or two directories that contain Factorio assets, and one that contains user data, such as saves and mods.

User data directory

The user data directory is where personal files are stored:


Save files

Mods

Script-output, e.g. from /screenshot

Local scenarios

Local settings

log files

Crash dump files


Locations

Search your computer for the directory location, or type the path into your file manager address bar.

Windows:
%appdata%\Factorio

The shorthand translates to your local version of


macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/factorio
Linux distributions:
~/.factorio

When using the Flatpak version of steam, all paths start from instead.


When using Steam on Windows, the config.ini, achievements.dat, modded-achievements.dat, player-data.json, and a compressed copy of blueprint-storage-2.dat(.zstd) can also be found in
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\[user number]\427520\remote
On macOS, the equivalent folder can be found in
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/userdata/[user number]/427520/remote
On Linux, the equivalent folder can be found in
~/.


Would you like to bring your existing world to your ServerFlex Factorio server?

Note:You must turn off your server before you uploading a new world.

You need to upload your existing save to your server. Factorio servers save to .zip archives (usually called save.zip). If your existing save archive is less than 100MB you can upload this through the Control Panel, otherwise you will need to use an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client such as FileZilla.

Upload your existing world to your server.

Upload using the Control Panel


Go to your server on our Control Panel.

Find Files in the navigation bar.

Delete the file save.zip

On your computer rename the ZIP archive to save.zip

Upload it to your server.

Restart your server.


Upload using  FTP (FIleZilla)

Enter the details shown below into your FTP client's quick connect bar.



Host: file.serverflex.io



Port: 21



Username: Your email address



Password: Your account password




Note:
Our FTP service uses FTPS - your files an encrypted during transit.



Click Connect and you will be connected to our Unified FTP system. (Accept the security certificate if prompted.) Look towards the bottom right and you will see a lis

How to Upload an Existing Save File to Your Factorio Dedicated Server


In this comprehensive tutorial, we will guide you through the process of uploading an existing save file to your Factorio dedicated server. This is particularly useful if you're starting a new modded Factorio world that requires a custom map, such as Space Exploration, or if you want to continue playing from a previous save file on your dedicated server. By following these steps, you'll be able to seamlessly transfer your save file and enjoy playing Factorio with your friends or the community.



Step 1: Locate Your Factorio Save File

First, you need to find the location of your Factorio save file on your local machine. The location varies depending on your operating system:




Windows:
Press the Windows key + R, type , and press Enter. This will open the folder containing your Factorio save files.




Mac OS:
Press CMD + Space to open Spotlight, type , and press Enter. This will open the folder with your Factorio save files.




Linux:
Open your file manager and navigate to . This directory contains your Factorio save files.



Once you've located the save file you want to upload, copy it