How to Create an Abiotic Factor Dedicated Server Guide

Option #1: Renting a Abiotic Factor server (see example control panel below!)

Server Requirements

Windows 10/11, Server 2016/2019/2022 & 64-Bit

Quad Core processor (requires up to 2 full cores)

Up to 8GB memory (currently uses around 1GB memory)

4GB disk space (install folder)

Step 1: Fetching Game Server files

The best method to get dedicated server game files is via the dedicated server depot on Steam via SteamCMD.

1. Create a folder where you wish to store your Abiotic Factor game server hosting files
2. Inside of the folder, place the newly downloading SteamCMD.exe file
3. Create a batch file named SteamCMD.bat
4. Place the following code in this batch file:

@echo off

start "" steamcmd.exe +login USER PASS +force_install_dir "C:\Some\Path\Where\You\Want\Game\Server\Files\To\Go" +app_update 2857200 validate +quit

1. Right-click SteamCMD.bat and Run as Administrator
2. Your game server files should be completely downloaded by now

Step 2: Setting up a Abiotic Factor Dedicated Server

1. Create a batch file named AbioticFactor.bat in your newly created Abiotic Factor server folder from step 1
2. Place the following code in this batch file:

cd C:\path\to\abioticfactor\server\

IF EXIST "C:\path\to\abioticfactor\server\AbioticFactor\Binaries\Win64\AbioticFactorServer-Win64-Shipping.exe" start "" /MIN /NORMAL "C:\path\to\abioticfactor\server\AbioticFactor\Binaries\Win64\AbioticFactorServer-Win64-Shipping.exe" -log -newconsole -useperfthreads -NoAsyncLoadingThread -SteamServerName="RENT TODAY by SurvivalServers.com" -PORT=40450 -QueryPort=40451 -MaxServerPlayers=6

exit

Step 3: Configuring your Abiotic Factor Server

Now comes the fun part, setting up your Abiotic Factor game server to your liking.

Currently all config edits are done through the launch line.

Step 3: Port Forwarding

Add an incoming rule to your Windows Firewall to allow TCP/UDP port (game port) 15636, (Steam query port) 15637 (or whichever ports you decide to use)

You may additionally need to add a forwarding rule to your network router. You can use PortForward.com to read how to do this.