SONS OF THE FOREST
Server Hosting
Survive the mutant-infested island of Site 2 with your friends. Experience zero-lag, high-tickrate hosting powered by enterprise NVMe SSDs. Build massive defenses, command Kelvin, and fight horrors on your own persistent world.
Use code NormandinSystems-a-1588 for 20% off!
Why host SOTF with us?
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Flawless AI SyncingHigh-clock CPUs ensure Kelvin, Virginia, and cannibals pathfind without desync.
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Persistent Drop-In Co-OpYour friends can join, build, and explore even when you are offline.
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480Gbps DDoS ProtectionKeep your base and your survivors safe from malicious attacks.
Affordable, Premium Infrastructure
Don't let host-advantage or rubberbanding ruin your survival experience. We provide the hardware required to handle massive log bases, complex physics, and seasonal changes.
NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout!Instant Provisioning
No waiting around. The moment your payment clears, your Sons Of The Forest server is installed, configured, and ready for you and your friends to join.
Low-Latency Combat
Choose from multiple global datacenters. Parrying cannibal attacks and landing headshots requires a crisp, responsive connection with low ping.
Complete Config Control
Adjust game difficulty, season length, enemy health, and day cycles effortlessly using our intuitive web interface or direct FTP access.
Master The Island of Site 2
Sons Of The Forest is the terrifying sequel to the acclaimed survival horror game, The Forest. Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends.
Hosting a dedicated server completely changes the multiplayer dynamic. Instead of waiting for the host to come online, your world is persistent 24/7. Friends can jump on to gather logs, command Kelvin to fish, or expand your base defenses while you are away. Plus, moving the server load off your own PC guarantees much smoother framerates and AI behavior.
Advanced Building Physics
Break sticks, chop logs, and place them freely. The new building system is heavily physics-based. Dedicated hardware ensures your massive fortresses load instantly without crashing.
Dynamic Seasons
Pluck fresh salmon from streams in spring and summer. Collect and store meat for the freezing winter months when food is scarce. Server configs let you adjust season lengths to your liking.
Complex AI Ecosystem
Cannibals and mutants have unique behaviors, fears, and raid tactics. A dedicated CPU handles these AI calculations so your client doesn't have to.
Server Specifications
Absolute Control Over Your Island
Managing a Sons Of The Forest server has never been easier. Our partner's custom control panel gives you unprecedented access to your world. Adjust server settings on the fly, manage player permissions, and schedule automated backups to ensure your massive fortresses are never lost to a mutant raid or game crash.
Live Console
Monitor server health, view real-time chat, and issue admin commands instantly from your browser.
Automated Backups
Building takes hours. Schedule regular backups of your world save to protect your progress from griefers or bugs.
Easy Config Edits
Tweak server properties, game modes, and passwords via a user-friendly UI or raw DedicatedServer.cfg editor.
Player Management
Ban griefers, whitelist your friends, and assign admin roles with just a few clicks.
Ready to start your community?
Click below to be redirected to our exclusive ZAP-Hosting deployment page. Don't forget your voucher!
Sons Of The Forest Admin Resources
Master your server. Everything you need to configure your world, manage players, and survive the harsh environment.
Editing DedicatedServer.cfg
Learn the exact config file edits needed to change your server name, set a password, and enable admin commands in SOTF.
Uploading Local Co-Op Saves
Already started a game with friends? Discover how to move your local multiplayer save over to your new dedicated server via FTP.
Admin Commands & Cheats
How to grant yourself admin rights (OwnerID) and use in-game console commands to spawn items, change time of day, or kick griefers.
Sons Of The Forest Hosting FAQ
Got questions about running your own island? We've got answers.
How long does setup take?
Setup is completely automated through ZAP-Hosting. Your Sons Of The Forest server will be online, pre-configured, and ready to play within minutes of your payment clearing.
Can my friends play when I'm offline?
Yes! That is the primary benefit of a dedicated server. The world is hosted in the cloud 24/7, meaning your friends can join, build, and survive even if your personal PC is turned off.
Can I upload my existing co-op save?
Absolutely. You will be provided with full FTP access. You can easily drag and drop your local multiplayer save folder directly onto the server to continue exactly where you left off.
Can I upgrade my server RAM later?
Yes. As your community grows and you build massive log structures across the island, you can dynamically upgrade your RAM and slots directly from the control panel.
How do I claim the 20% discount?
Click any of the links on this page to go to the deployment portal. Enter the promo code NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout to apply the discount!
Can I mod my SOTF server?
Yes, with full FTP access you can install server-side mods, custom scripts, and frameworks (like RedAPI) to enhance or completely change your gameplay experience.