Sons of the Forest (and The Forest) are cinematic co-op survival-horror games of cannibal mutants and cave-diving. A dedicated server keeps your base and world persistent for up to eight survivors. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a Sons of the Forest / The Forest server in minutes — no manual install, no command line.
What you need
A Sons of the Forest / The Forest plan with around 6–10 GB of RAM — Sons of the Forest / The Forest is a Medium-class game.
Support for dedicated server with config, included on every GGameHost Sons of the Forest / The Forest plan.
Your friends or community to play with (up to 8 slots).
Step 1 — Choose your plan
Pick a plan sized for your Sons of the Forest / The Forest community. We recommend about 6–10 GB of RAM; start smaller and upgrade in one click as you add players or mods. Sons of the Forest / The Forest plans start at $10.99/mo.
Step 2 — Deploy your server
Check out and your Sons of the Forest / The Forest server provisions automatically in under 60 seconds, with console access right away — no manual install, no command line.
Step 3 — Connect & invite players
Once your Sons of the Forest / The Forest server is online, copy its address (IP and port) from the panel. Your players use Join Multiplayer Game and enter the address. Start, stop and restart it anytime from the control panel.
Step 4 — Install mods & configure
Your Sons of the Forest / The Forest server supports Co-op, Server config, Backups, FTP/SFTP. Install dedicated server with config straight from the one-click installer, or upload your own from the control panel — then tweak settings in the visual config editor.
Step 5 — Keep it running smoothly
Enable scheduled automatic backups, set restart timers, and monitor CPU, RAM and player counts from the dashboard. Always-on DDoS protection and 24/7 support keep your Sons of the Forest / The Forest server stable.
Recommended specs for Sons of the Forest / The Forest
Server softwarededicated server with config
Recommended RAM6–10 GB
Player slotsup to 8 slots
Performance classMedium
Sons of the Forest / The Forest server FAQ
How much RAM does a Sons of the Forest / The Forest server need?
We recommend 6–10 GB for Sons of the Forest / The Forest. Start smaller and upgrade in one click as your player count or mod list grows.
How many players can a Sons of the Forest / The Forest server hold?
Typical Sons of the Forest / The Forest servers run up to 8 slots. Slots scale with your plan, so you can raise them at any time.
How do I configure a Sons of the Forest / The Forest server?
Sons of the Forest / The Forest runs with dedicated server with config. Edit them in the panel's visual config editor or upload your own over FTP/SFTP — no command line needed.
