# How to Customize Server Settings
You can customize your Factorio gameplay by tweaking the server's parameters, including auto-save intervals, max players, and visibility.
## Modifying server-settings.json
All configuration is stored in the `config/server-settings.json` file inside your server's root folder.
- Connect to your server files via the [File Manager](/my-game-servers).
- Locate the `config/server-settings.json` file.
- Edit the variables as desired. For example:
```json
{
"name": "My Lobby Maker Factorio Server",
"description": "Playing with friends!",
"max_players": 10,
"autosave_interval": 15,
"allow_commands": "admins-only"
}
```
- Save the file and restart your server.
## Recommended Tweaks
- **`autosave_interval`**: Set to `15` or `30` (minutes). Setting it too low might cause lag spikes during saves.
- **`allow_commands`**: Set to `admins-only` to prevent cheating by regular players.
- **`game_password`**: Set a password to restrict access to your server.
> [!WARNING]
> Incorrect JSON formatting (e.g. missing commas or brackets) will cause the server crash on startup. Always validate your JSON settings files before saving them.