The Forest Server Hosting
Spin up a The Forest dedicated server for you and your friends. Easy setup, low ping, live in seconds.
Configure your server
Live in under 60 seconds:
Free subdomain
NVMe SSD storage
Powerful AMD CPUs
Automatic backups
Fast support
DDoS protection
Configure your The Forest server easily
Full file access when you want it, one-click mods when you don't.
Full files & settings access
Edit server config, difficulty settings, and save files directly in the panel.
One-click backups
Schedule automatic backups and restore your peninsula save in one click from the panel.
The Forest Server Hosting
Fast, DDoS-protected dedicated servers for the original The Forest (2018). Easy co-op setup, peninsula saves, and automatic backups for cannibal survival with friends.
The Original Forest Co-op (2018)
This page is for The Forest, Endnight's 2018 survival game on the mutant peninsula. Sons of the Forest is the 2023 sequel and has its own hosting page. The Forest runs small dedicated co-op sessions where your group builds tree bases, explores caves, and fights cannibals and mutants together.
One-Click The Forest Dedicated Server
Your Forest server is live at checkout. No SteamCMD, no port forwarding, and no config file archaeology before your group lands on the beach. Pick RAM, set a server name and password, and invite friends through the multiplayer browser.
Survive the Peninsula Together
The Forest dedicated servers support up to eight survivors in co-op. Tune enemy aggression, building decay, and difficulty from the panel so your group controls how hard cannibal patrols hit your tree-fort. Your world persists between sessions so cave progress and base builds carry over.
High-Performance Hosting
Every The Forest server runs on AMD Ryzen with NVMe storage. Enterprise DDoS protection and automatic backups are included on every plan, so your peninsula save survives between sessions and the downtime that kills co-op worlds.
The Forest server requirements
| RAM (small group) | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM (full co-op) | 6 GB |
| Players | Up to 8 (dedicated co-op cap) |
| Storage | NVMe SSD |
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Frequently asked questions
The Forest questions
How do I set up a The Forest dedicated server?
Pick a plan, choose a location, and your server boots from the panel. Set server name and password in the config, share your IP with friends, and you are in the peninsula.
Can I customize difficulty and enemy settings?
Yes. Edit server config from the panel to tune difficulty, enemy aggression, building decay, and other gameplay options for your co-op group.
How many players can join a The Forest server?
The Forest supports a small dedicated co-op group, typically up to 8 players depending on config. This is the original 2018 game, separate from Sons of the Forest, which has its own hosting page.
Getting started
How fast is setup?
Your server goes live the moment you check out. Most players are online within a minute.
Do I need any technical knowledge?
Everything runs from a simple control panel. You can start your server, install mods, and change settings in a few clicks.
Can I switch games later?
Yes. Swap your server to any of our 20+ supported games from the dashboard, free of charge.
Server plans
What if I need more RAM or storage?
Upgrade your plan in a couple of clicks. Your world, mods, and settings carry straight over.
Do you offer backups?
Yes. Automatic backups are included on every plan, and you can take manual snapshots anytime.
Can I upgrade anytime?
Yes. Scale up whenever your community grows, and you only pay the difference.
Billing
What payment methods do you take?
All major credit and debit cards and PayPal. Crypto is available on request.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If you are unhappy with a new purchase, tell us within 3 days and we will issue a full refund.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you like. There are no contracts and no cancellation fees.
Locations & support
Where are your servers?
We host in low-latency locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, so you can play close to home.
How do I get support?
Open a ticket or message us on Discord. Our team of real gamers and engineers replies fast.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes. Enterprise-grade DDoS protection comes standard on every server at no extra cost.