THE FOREST
Server Hosting
Survive the terrifying peninsula with your friends. Experience zero-lag, high-tickrate The Forest hosting powered by enterprise NVMe SSDs. Build defenses, explore deep caves, and fight off mutant cannibals on your own dedicated server.
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Why host The Forest with us?
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480Gbps DDoS ProtectionKeep your base and your friends online and safe from attacks.
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NVMe Chunk LoadingSeamlessly explore dense forests and massive cave networks without lag.
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Persistent WorldsYour camp stays active 24/7. Friends can build defenses while you're offline.
Affordable, Premium Infrastructure
Don't let server desync ruin your survival experience. We provide the hardware required to handle massive log cabins, complex traps, and aggressive mutant AI.
NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout!Instant Provisioning
No waiting around. The moment your payment clears, your The Forest server is installed, configured, and ready for you to survive the first night.
Global Datacenters
Choose from multiple locations across North America, Europe, and Asia to ensure you get the absolute lowest ping for crisp, responsive combat against cannibals.
Complete Config Control
Adjust tree regrowth, enable veganmode, set player limits, and manage server passwords effortlessly using our intuitive web interface or direct FTP access.
Survive the Cannibal Peninsula
The Forest is a terrifying first-person survival horror simulator. After surviving a devastating passenger plane crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Chop down trees to build a camp, scavenge for food, and craft weapons to defend yourself.
Hosting a private dedicated server is the ultimate way to experience The Forest in co-op. A persistent world means your friends can log in to gather logs, build defensive walls, or explore the deep, horrifying cave systems even when you aren't online. By renting a server through our partner link, you dictate the rules and ensure your multi-story log cabin is perfectly preserved.
In-Depth Base Building
Chop down trees to build camps, set up defensive traps, and create safe havens. Server hosting ensures your massive fortresses remain persistent 24/7.
Dynamic Enemy AI
Enemies have beliefs, families, and complex morals. A high-performance server ensures this intricate AI runs flawlessly without desync during intense raids.
Massive Cave Systems
Explore terrifying underground networks to find modern tools and the missing passengers. Premium NVMe storage loads these deep caves instantly.
Server Specifications
Absolute Control Over Your Server
Managing a 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 log cabins are never lost.
Live Console
Monitor server health, view real-time chat, and issue admin commands instantly from your browser.
Automated Backups
Schedule regular backups of your world save to protect your progress and massive base builds from corruption.
Easy Config Edits
Tweak server properties, toggle tree regrowth, and change difficulty (veganmode/meatmode) via a user-friendly UI.
Player Management
Ban griefers, set a server password for your friends, and assign admin roles with just a few clicks.
Ready to start your community?
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The Forest Admin Resources
Master your server. Everything you need to configure your world, manage players, and survive the harsh environment.
How to setup a Dedicated Server in The Forest
Learn the exact config file edits needed to set server passwords, adjust player limits, and grant yourself full admin privileges.
Using Veganmode and Meatmode
Want a peaceful builder experience or a hardcore challenge? Discover how to modify server launch parameters to change the rules of the peninsula.
Backing Up Your Save Data
Don't lose your massive multi-story log cabin to save corruption. Here is a step-by-step guide to automating backups via the panel.
The Forest Hosting FAQ
Got questions about running your own survival server? We've got answers.
How long does setup take?
Setup is completely automated through ZAP-Hosting. Your The Forest server will be online, pre-configured, and ready to play within minutes of your payment clearing.
Can I play with more than 8 players?
By default, The Forest supports up to 8 players in co-op. However, using specific mods and plugins, you can increase this cap, which our control panel easily supports.
Does the server support tree regrowth?
Yes! You can easily toggle the `TreeRegrowth` setting in your server configuration panel so your surrounding forest replenishes over time while you sleep.
Can I upload my existing co-op save?
Absolutely. You can use our provided FTP access to upload your local save files and continue your survival journey right where you left off.
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 password protect my server?
Yes. If you only want to play with your friends, you can easily set a server password in the `Server.cfg` file to keep unwanted survivors out of your camp.