Uploading a single-player world to a Factorio server

Summary

Uploading a single-player world to a Factorio server allows players to continue their progress with friends in a shared environment. Playing together encourages collaboration, resource sharing, and teamwork to build more advanced and efficient factories — making the experience both social and rewarding.

How to Upload a Single-Player World to a Factorio Server

1. Log in to the ChipHead Control Panel.

   

2. Stop your server.

   

3. Go to the Files tab & Navigate to : /home/container/saves.

   

4. On your computer, press Windows + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter.

   

5. Navigate to the following folder: AppData\Roaming\Factorio\saves

   

6. Drag and drop the desired save file from your local saves folder into your server location in
   step 3) /home/container/saves.

   

7. Navigate to the “Startup > Variables” In the Save Name field, enter the name of the uploaded file

   

Note: The file name must not contain spaces or special characters.

13. Start your server.

Your single-player world is now live on your Factorio server ready to be explored and expanded with your friends!