Run-Update headless windows server

Now we have all that out of the way, we can start to configure the batch files.

Run your server

Open the Factorio-BOOT-Server v1.xx.bat with notepad++
- Right click the file Factorio-BOOT-Server v1.xx.bat select "open with" or "edit with notepad++"
Fill-out the following:
- The FactorioRoot Path needs to be correct
- Savefilename needs to be 100% the same as the file name you choice.
- The port you want to use
  - "Default port =34197 UDP"

Note:

* Don't route random ports to a second pc that are, also used on your gaming pc by other games , as this can cause problems that the devs of those games can't easily find and fix. So keep that in mind when port forwarding.

Example: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - Steam: Uses the following ports

TCP: 27015-27030,27036-27037

UDP: 4380,27000-27031,27036

** Its not always needed to forward a port. specially if there are no other devices that use the port. Still it is always better to do so, for lower latency. When you forward a port make sure the pc is using a static IP. more on this topic can be found here

Run Factorio-BOOT-Server v1.xx.bat
When everything is setup correctly, then you are now running a headless Factorio server on Windows.
Go boot up factorio on your game pc and try to login to your server.
- when the server does not want to connect then it is possible that you need to config your router to "Port Forward" the port that we set in the Boot file.
Now enjoy and play it your way.

Note: When you use factorio 0.16.x or lower delete the following line: --server-adminlist "%FactorioRoot%%FactorioServerDirectory%%ServerConfigLocation%%Server-adminlist%"

0.16.x and lower does not use an admin file

First screen when you run the boot file. It holds at this screen, so you have time to check if the locations are correct. This is useful for bug fixing "writing errors".

Update your server

You can use option 1 to replace the old files with a newer copy of facatorio.

When you used option 2 as the installation method, then option 1 is still a possible update date method. Or just run the Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat

When you want to use the updater batch file and have not configured the Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat follow the steps below to do so.

Ps: this process does not update your mods

Mods have to be copied by hand or use a rsync program to do so (always activate this manually)

Update server batch configuration

Download SteamCMD
Copy the content of the steamcmd.zip to a location of your choice
1. Example: C:\SteamCMD
Run the SteamCMD.exe. This will install/unpack the program in the current folder.
- When the program is done type: Exit
- Then press Enter to close the window.
Download the Zip package or just the "Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat", at the following page. "Downloads"
If you got the Package just unzip it at any location.
Open the Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat with notepad++
- Right click the file Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat select "open with" or "edit with notepad++"
Fill-out the following:
1. Steam username
2. Steam password
- If needed update the following as-well:
1. STEAMCMD_PATH : this is the root location of SteamCMD
2. Factorio_root: this is the root location of Factorio

Run Factorio-Update-Server v1.xx.bat
1. Currently its configuration, to get the latest Stable version of the game. If you want the Experimental/beta version just remove the :: on the line 38 and add them before line 35
When everything is configured correctly, then you have updated Factorio through SteamCMD.

First screen when you run the update file. It holds at this screen, so you have time to check if the locations are correct. This is useful for bug fixing "writing errors".

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