About Global Network
From Factorio Mod PortalAdds a global storage network using linked chests. Set network IDs to share inventory between chests. Copy-paste from assemblers to auto-configure.
Global Network
A powerful networked storage system that lets you manage items across your entire factory through a unified global inventory pool.
Features
Global Chests - Shared Network Storage
- Place Global Chests and assign them a network ID (like "iron" or "copper")
- All chests with the same network ID share the same inventory instantly
- Set min/max requests per network to automate item distribution
- Copy-paste from assemblers to auto-configure requests from recipes
Global Provider Chests
- Pull specific items from the global pool into logistics networks
- Configure per-chest item requests
- Perfect for feeding assemblers or buffering items
Smart Item Distribution
- Surplus collection: Items above max are sent to global pool
- Demand fulfillment: Items below min are pulled from global pool
- Round-robin processing optimized for thousands of chests
Storage Limits
- Control what items enter your global storage
- Set numeric limits or unlimited storage per item
- Block unwanted items from clogging your system
Player Logistics Integration
- Your personal logistics requests pull from global storage
- Trash items automatically go into the global pool
- Pin items to HUD for real-time monitoring
Network Management GUI (Shift+G)
- View all networks and their status
- Browse global inventory with current quantities
- Configure storage limits from one central location
Perfect For
- Megabases - Scales efficiently with network-based processing
- Mall builds - Easy item distribution to crafting areas
- Organized storage - Logical grouping by network ID
How to Use
- Craft and place Global Chests
- Click a chest and set its Network ID
- Add requests (min/max) for items you need
- Place more chests with the same ID to expand capacity
- Use Shift+G to manage networks and view global inventory
Tips
- Copy-paste from an assembler to a chest to auto-fill requests with recipe ingredients
- Use meaningful network names like "science-red" or "green-circuits"
- Set storage limits to prevent overflow of unwanted items
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Built for Factorio 2.0.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
License
Published under GPL-3.0.
Global Network on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Factorio servers. We download it from Factorio Mod Portal, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Factorio — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 1.4.1, released 2026-10-27
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.1 | 2026-10-27 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 0.1.4 | 2026-10-27 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 0.1.3 | 2026-02-23 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 0.1.2 | 2026-01-28 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 0.1.1 | 2026-01-25 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 0.1.0 | 2026-01-24 | 2.0 | n/a |
Run Global Network on a Factorio server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogListed on Factorio Mod Portal as “Mods”
Quality of life & UI
Small conveniences, tweaks and interface improvements players notice straight away.
Runs on your server
From source side supportFactorio Mod Portal lists Global Network as required on the server. Check its Factorio Mod Portal page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Factorio
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 2.0
Verified at the source
- ✓Factorio Mod PortalOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-28Open ↗
- ✓AuthorCrashKiller, as published on Factorio Mod Portal
- ✓LicenseGPL-3.0Free
