# Abiotic Factor Server Troubleshooting (/docs/abiotic-factor/troubleshooting)



Common Issues [#common-issues]

| Problem                     | Fix                                                                                                       |
| --------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server not in browser       | Verify ports are open (game port + query port). Check **Network** tab. Wait 2–3 minutes after starting    |
| Players can't connect       | Ensure game version matches between server and clients. Check server password                             |
| Server crashes on start     | Check **Console** for error messages. Check **Console** for error messages                                |
| Mods causing crashes        | Remove recently added mods from `Content/Paks/` and test. See [Mod Setup](/docs/abiotic-factor/mod-setup) |
| Save not loading            | Verify the world folder exists in `AbioticFactor/Saved/SaveGames/Server/Worlds/`. Check file permissions  |
| High latency / lag          | Reduce max players. Check server RAM usage in **Console** stats                                           |
| Config changes not applying | Stop the server before editing. The server may overwrite configs on shutdown                              |

Check Server Logs [#check-server-logs]

Open **Console** in the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and look for `Error` or `Warning` messages at startup. The first error is usually the root cause.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/abiotic-factor/sandbox-settings)
* [Mod Setup](/docs/abiotic-factor/mod-setup)
* [Join Server](/docs/abiotic-factor/join-server)