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Factorio Space Age Dedicated Server Setup (2.0)

Factorio Guide • Updated Feb 10, 2026

Factorio Space Age Server Setup (2.0)

The Space Age expansion brings interstellar platforms, planetary progression, and the massive 2.0 engine update. This guide covers how to enable the DLC on your dedicated server.

Requirement: You must own the Space Age DLC on your Factorio account to host or join a Space Age enabled server. The headless server must also be updated to version 2.0 or higher.

1. Update to 2.0

Ensure your server is running the Factorio 2.0 stable or experimental branch. Space Age cannot run on 1.1 versions.

2. Install DLC Files

The DLC is technically an official mod named space-age. Ensure the folder is present in your /data/ directory.

3. Enable the Mod

You must explicitly enable the expansion in your mod-list.json file for it to load on the server.

Step 1: Mod List Configuration

Open your mod-list.json file in the /mods/ directory. You must ensure the space-age mod is set to true:

{
  "mods": [
    { "name": "base", "enabled": true },
    { "name": "space-age", "enabled": true },
    { "name": "quality", "enabled": true },
    { "name": "elevated-rails", "enabled": true }
  ]
}

Step 2: World Generation

Space Age content requires a specific world generation format that includes planetary orbits. We highly recommend generating a fresh world for the expansion:

./factorio --create saves/space-factory.zip --map-gen-settings data/map-gen-settings.json

If you are using a hosting panel, select the "Space Age" preset when creating a new save file.

Step 3: Client Synchronization

When players join, their client will check if they own the DLC. If they do, Factorio 2.0 will automatically enable the expansion and restart the client to match the server settings.

Troubleshooting common issues

  • Mod Mismatch: If players see a red mod list, verify that the server has quality and elevated-rails enabled alongside space-age.
  • Authentication Failed: Ensure your server-settings.json has a valid Auth Token. The server needs to verify DLC ownership with Wube's authentication servers.
  • UPS Drops on Space Platforms: Space platforms are simulated on separate "surfaces." Large platform fleets require more CPU power than a single-planet factory.

Pro Tip: Most 1.1 mods are not compatible with 2.0/Space Age. Check the "Required Version" on the Mod Portal before adding community mods to your Space Age server.

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