How to Update Your Factorio Server

Keeping your Factorio server updated ensures access to the latest features, stability improvements, and essential security patches. his guide will take you through the steps of updating your Factorio server, from preparing for the update to preserving your saved game files and configuring the settings for a smooth upgrade.

Pro Tip: Before updating, create a backup of your server in the “Backups” tab of the Nodecraft Pro Panel. This way, you can restore your server if anything goes wrong.

Update Your Server Version

Note: We recommend fully stopping your game server before making any edits or configuration changes.

1. Log into the Nodecraft Pro Panel for your game server.

2. Navigate to the One-Click Installer on the left-hand side.

3. Select Change Version.
   

4. Choose the release version that you want to install. Typically, the latest stable release is recommended.

5. Use the Archive Install option to back up previous files and saves.
   

Restore Your Saved Game (Optional)

If you want to keep your previous world and settings, follow these steps:

1. Once the installation is complete, go to the Server Files tab.

2. Locate the _old_files folder. This folder contains pre-update backups.
   

3. Open the _old_files folder and select the most recent folder within it. This should contain your previous world data.

4. Locate the worlds folder and select it.

5. Select Move and move the worlds folder back to the Main Folder within the game files.
   

6. Confirm that the worldsfolder is now in the Main Folder.
   

Starting The Server

1. In the Game Settings tab, locate World Settings.

2. Confirm the world name matches the .zip file in the worlds folder.

3. Set Server Start Mode to Run World When Server Starts to automatically load your saved world.

   Note: If you encounter issues with loading your save, verify that the world file name precisely matches the configuration.

4. Start your Factorio server and enjoy the latest update in-game! 

Additional Resources

If you’re interested in adding DLCs or mods, check out our comprehensive guide: How to Set Up DLC and Mods on Your Factorio Server. For other Factorio guides and troubleshooting, visit our full guide library here.