---
title: "Starting a scenario on a Factorio server"
description: "Information on how to start a scenario on your Factorio Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/248-starting-a-scenario-on-a-factorio-server
collection: "Factorio"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# Starting a scenario on a Factorio server

Information on how to start a scenario on your Factorio Server

## Summary

Factorio is a real-time strategy and automation game where players build and manage intricate industrial systems on an alien planet. The game offers several **scenario modes**, each providing a unique set of objectives and challenges—ranging from creative building to competitive team-based gameplay. These modes let players explore different styles of play beyond the standard factory-building experience.

## How to Start a Scenario on a Factorio Server

1.  Launch **Factorio** and select **Multiplayer**.
    
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2.  Click **Host New Game**.
    
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3.  Choose your desired **Scenario** from the list and click **Next**.
    

### Scenario

<table data-id="b9e32581-c347-4c39-9d20-a0b389404b11" style="min-width: 50px;"><colgroup><col style="min-width: 25px;"><col style="min-width: 25px;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="b25d8bca-d37e-4859-ae00-bc52afc15afd">Freeplay</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="b0a9810a-720c-480f-95f2-76641445cfa3">The standard game mode — start from scratch and build a rocket to reach space.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="d6fb5b0a-94c0-4b89-b3d6-b0c2ade1e846">Wave Defense</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="848e16af-7534-40fc-a069-7ccff83f437a">Protect your rocket silo from waves of enemies until launch.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="c2f5ae6b-4b86-40b5-bd9b-6c1bfb2f9127">Supply Challenge</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="449d1f72-599e-447d-9074-489059e24cdd">Meet production and supply objectives based on the given goals.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="0c937c39-e00d-4749-9a31-573b2f0fd0d3">PvP</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="7ae19939-1a15-43e1-a7a4-929d5155810c">Compete head-to-head in a traditional real-time strategy style.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="901786af-b1b8-4f38-be78-cc72dd2e4266">Team Production</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="9858174b-c340-4b93-b291-1075c0b7706b">Race against other teams to complete production goals.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="96cab685-78d4-407f-91d5-4c89494dc754">Sandbox</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="c1831809-7880-47b2-a01d-de068de17319">A creative mode with unlimited resources and no restrictions.</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="53756999-44cb-4936-82f4-6be0723390ab">Rocket Rush</p></td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p data-id="027002ad-da96-4679-b8b7-1f74a05dd8c0">Begin with all technologies unlocked and launch a rocket as fast as possible.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

4.  Configure your desired game settings, then click **Play**.
    
5.  Open the in-game menu and select **Save Game**.
    
6.  Enter a save name and click **Save**.
    
7.  Exit the game.
    
8.  On your computer, navigate to the following directory:  
    `%AppData%\Roaming\Factorio\saves`
    
    > **Info:** Keep this folder open for later.
    
9.  Log in to the **ChipHead Control Panel**.
    
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10.  Stop your server.
     
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11.  Go to the **Files** tab & navigate to Open directory: `/home/container/saves`.
     
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12.  Drag and drop the desired save file from your local **saves** folder into your server location in  
     step 8) `/home/container/saves`.
     
13.  Navigate to the **Startup** tab. In the **Save Name** field, enter the name of the uploaded save file.
     
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14.  Start your server.
     
     ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613002113_3908.webp)
     

> **Success:** Your Factorio scenario is now live on your server! Players can join and enjoy the unique objectives and gameplay of the chosen scenario.