That did it! I'm able to connect. Though I'm not sure if others can. I trie djoining using my own ip instead of localhost and it can't find it. Is there a way to test if others can join?

I had guessed that was probably the case. I downloaded the zip standalone last night and will be giving it another shot again today.

I've made some progress. But getting a new error now. I had an error somewhere in the server-settings.json that I have now fixed and the server runs properly.

However, when I try and run the game through Steam I get a new error:

Error
Could not move file "factorio-current.log". Another instance ...

I'm trying to host a headless server. I have run one in the past, but it's been a few years, and I am trying to do a new one now.

In addition, my friend started the game originally, and I am trying to host using his save game. Not sure if that's an issue or not.

The full error is:

Error
Value ...