Server not appearing in the global list

[MarisaG]

I'm running Factorio as a linuxgsm server, and it seems to be working functionality-wise. I can manually put in the host name in the client and connect to it. But it is not listed in the global Factorio server list. What do I need to do to use this? Will looking at my config file help?

[Impatient]

Did you get your login token and did you use it in the server settings?

[Impatient]

Also: If you are experimenting with a server, figure out a way to see what the log file says in real time. On linux all the log entries are usually written to the terminal window, where you started the server from, if I recall correctly. If the log messages do not appear there you can use tail current.log I believe. You can also just look at the log file, if the server creates one.

The log messages should give you an idea why your server was refused by factorio's matchmaking server. But most likely it is because you did not provide proper credentials (= Username+Token) in the server settings, so that it can register with matchmaking.

[MarisaG]

I had the key generated but it didnt seem to use it. I put in my factorio.com account info and now it's in the list Thanks for the tip...

[bigmond]

When you launch the server are you manually specifying the server settings file?

You need to add --server-settings /path/to/settings

[MarisaG]

Yep, was doing that. Putting in my factorio account info instead of just the key fixed it...

[Impatient]

Yep, was doing that. Putting in my factorio account info instead of just the key fixed it...

I had the key generated but it didnt seem to use it. I put in my factorio.com account info and now it's in the list Thanks for the tip...

While yo are revisiting ths topic and for everyone else who reads it:

The token is a replacement for the password. NOT for password AND username. Hence, if you use the token, you have to use the token AND the username in the server config.

There is a good security reason to use the token instead of the password in the server config. Think about it and be safe.

[MarisaG]

The token is a replacement for the password. NOT for password AND username. Hence, if you use the token, you have to use the token AND the username in the server config.

There is a good security reason to use the token instead of the password in the server config. Think about it and be safe.

Absolutely - thx for making the steps clear!