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, share its address (IP and port) with your friends so they can join. 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.
