# Farming Simulator Server Won't Start – Dedicated & Port

Farming Simulator dedicated server won't start? Port 10823, webserverPort, XML config & Giants Engine – troubleshooting.

**Quick answer:** FS dedicated server issues: **port 10823 UDP**, correct **dedicatedServer.xml** and matching **game version** (FS22/FS25).

**If you landed here:** Farming Simulator dedicated server won't start, crashes or players can't find server.

## Related

- [Install FS server](/en/gameserver/farming-simulator/installation)
- [Optimize FS](/en/gameserver/farming-simulator/optimize)