The further you progress in Satisfactory, the more important the organisation of your resources becomes – both the ones you find and the ones you manufacture. At the same time, you unlock more and more buildings and features that help you do exactly that. Satisfactory offers many flexible storage systems that adapt to your playstyle. In the end, you need to find the most effective option for you – what matters is knowing all the mechanics. We’ll therefore look at the options available and how to integrate them optimally into your playthrough.
Satisfactory storage organisation: general tips & best practices
First, a look at fundamental strategies everyone should use. Decide early what kind of storage system you want to build. The earlier you commit, the easier it will be to sort all factories and production facilities later on.
The key decision is whether to build a central storage room or to pull the most important items directly from the production sections of your factory. Both methods are valid but focus on different systems. A central warehouse is very clear and tidy, but time‑intensive to set up. Decentralised lines are directly integrated, though walking distances can end up longer. There’s no right or wrong – use the system you enjoy most. You can also combine both approaches.
More general tips for any storage system:
- With version 1.0 the entire map was divided into an invisible grid. Hold Ctrl to snap buildings magnetically and keep perfect alignment.
- Use the AWESOME Sink/Shop to unlock signs. Use different sizes, colours and symbols to label areas and read item flows at a glance.
- Blueprints unlock in Tier 4. Save built storage modules and duplicate them for consistent, scalable factories.
- Plan access and maintenance routes: rooms, corridors, lifts, and clearly signed junctions save time.
- Mind throughput: conveyor tiers must match production volume (e.g. Mk.1 ≈ 60/min, Mk.2 ≈ 120/min, Mk.3 ≈ 270/min, Mk.4 ≈ 480/min, Mk.5 ≈ 780/min). Align container outputs accordingly.
Satisfactory storage types: an overview of storage solutions
Satisfactory gives you many ways to organise items to your liking. Know every system and look for upgrades you can add to improve your logistics.
Inventory management in Satisfactory: slots, favourites, hotbar
You always have your inventory with you. At first, slots are limited, but as you progress you unlock more space – from 18 up to 78 slots. Keep an eye on upgrades via Milestones (Tiers), in the MAM, or through Hard Drives.
Useful functions to keep your inventory tidy:
- Favouriting: mark important items so they stand out in a top bar.
- Quick access (1–0): put tools and frequently used items on the hotbar (usable outside the build menu).
- Sort & stack: use auto‑sort and only carry building materials and survival gear to avoid clutter.
Personal Storage Box in the HUB: making early storage efficient
Tier 1 “Field Research” unlocks Personal Storage Boxes. In Tier 0 you already get a stationary box at the HUB. Later you can build more boxes and stack them on shelves. They provide 25 slots and are ideal for exploration finds and rarely used items that don’t feed straight into production lines.
Pro tips:
- Label boxes with signs (via AWESOME Sink/Shop). Use clear names and colours, e.g. Raw materials (Blue), Components (Yellow), Final products (Green).
- Keep emergency kits in the HUB box: healing items, fuel, building materials, and spare tools.
Find more details on signs, Shop items, and coupons here: (Satisfactory AWESOME Sink & Shop: How to farm coupons quickly) .
Containers & Industrial Containers: storing finished products efficiently
Storage Containers are the most efficient way to buffer and collect manufactured items. You unlock them in Tier 0. Place them at the end of a production line so finished products converge at a central point. A standard container has 24 slots; by stacking you create vertical storage.
Tier 4 “Logistics Mk.3” adds Industrial Storage Containers. They are twice the size, offer more space, and have two inputs/outputs to move goods faster. Use them for mass‑produced items or resources you constantly need.
Best practices:
- Use Smart Splitters and Programmable Splitters to route overflow automatically (e.g. Storage A, Storage B, Sink).
- Keep an overflow lane to the AWESOME Sink to prevent belt jams.
- Use colour codes for conveyor belts and container rows to recognise material flows faster.
Fluid buffers (pipelines): storing water, oil, and fuel
For fluids there are buffers (tanks), unlocked in Tier 3. They let you buffer water, crude oil, heavy oil residue, fuel, gas products, and more. The normal buffer holds about 400 m³, the industrial buffer about 2400 m³.
Tips for stable fluid networks:
- Use valves and flow indicators to control direction and rates.
- Add pumps for elevation changes and ensure your pipeline tier provides sufficient throughput.
- Use fluid buffers as shock absorbers so production spikes don’t stall your entire line.
Dimensional Depot (cloud storage): access resources anywhere
The Dimensional Depot (Update 1.0) is one of the strongest storage options. Think of it as cloud storage: uploaded resources can be accessed anytime via your inventory.
Unlocking and upgrades:
- Research Alien Technology in the MAM. You’ll need Mercer Spheres (rare, look like tiny black holes) and SAM (“Strange Alien Matter”), both found in the world.
- Improve storage capacity and upload speed via MAM upgrades.
How to use the depot efficiently:
- Build the depot like a container; everything that flows in gets uploaded to the cloud.
- Unlock the Manual Uploader to send items directly from your inventory.
- Choose whether building pulls resources from your inventory or from the depot.
- Combine the depot with containers and Smart Splitters to send overflow to the cloud while keeping a physical buffer on site.
Pro tip: Mark critical components (e.g. rotors, motors, computers) for cloud upload so you can start building anywhere without hauling materials first.
Conclusion: the best storage system for Satisfactory
In Satisfactory, constant access to key resources is crucial. Set up a clearly structured storage system early – that way you always know where to find what. With signs, blueprints, containers, fluid buffers, and the Dimensional Depot you’ll keep an overview and scale your production cleanly. The Dimensional Depot in particular is extremely practical. Work towards it as early as possible.
You can also play on one of our servers for Satisfactory and explore the world with friends. A well‑organised storage system ensures everyone shares the same foundation and can work together efficiently.
