The world is gone after a restart
Server name changed? The server name is also the save folder. After renaming, the server creates a new world. The old save is not deleted: enter the old name again and restart.
Not saved yet? Saving only happens at the Save interval and only while a player is connected. If you restart shortly after joining, you lose the last minutes. Stay connected for at least one save interval before a restart (default 5 minutes).
The Console shows which case applies on start: "Spielstand gefunden – wird geladen" (save found – loading) or "Kein Spielstand – neue Welt wird angelegt" (no save – creating new world).
The server does not start or cannot be found
- First start: On the first start the game files are downloaded. This takes a few minutes. Wait until the status shows "running".
- After a game update: Leave Auto update on so that server and game have the same version.
- Not visible in the game: Search for the exact Server name in the multiplayer area.
- Not enough memory: If the server crashes with large factories, choose a higher RAM tier.
If that does not help, send us a ticket with an excerpt from the console.