The Forest
Server Hosting
The Forest
per month
Customize Your
Perfect Setup
Configure your ideal The Forest server in minutes. Select player count, location, and extras - then launch instantly.
Player Count
Select how many players you plan on playing with. All plans come with unlimited player slots.
Power Your Server
Configure your RAM, adjusting for more players if needed
Choose Your Location
Select the best datacenter for your players
Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Texas, Central US
Optimal for central America
New York, East US
Optimal for East Coast
Miami, Florida
Ideal for South America coverage
Canada
Northern America coverage
London
UK & Ireland access
Germany
Central Europe hub
France
Western Europe coverage
Finland
Nordic region access
Mumbai, India
Low latency across India and South Asia
Singapore
Central APAC
Sydney, Australia
Low latency for the outback
More Locations
Coming Soon
Enhance Your Server
Add extra features and performance boosts
CPU Boost
Extra power
Backups
Extra protection
Dedicated Port
Port 27015
All addons are optional and can be added later
What is The Forest?
Running your own The Forest dedicated server gives you complete control over your survival horror experience. Host up to 8 players in cooperative gameplay where your team builds bases, explores caves, and survives together. Configure server settings to customize difficulty, save management, and gameplay parameters. Build persistent worlds where your constructions and progress carry across sessions. With full server access and hardware optimized for The Forest's demanding AI and physics, you can host smooth multiplayer sessions. Our automatic backups protect your world data and construction progress.
INSTANT SETUP
Get your The Forest server online in minutes with our streamlined deployment process. No technical expertise required - select your settings and we'll automatically configure your world. Your survival group can start building and exploring immediately.
Our automated system handles all the technical setup, from server initialization to performance optimization. Whether you're hosting a small private co-op session or running a full 8-player survival experience, your The Forest server will be ready for survivors in under 10 minutes.
AUTOMATIC BACKUPS
Protect your The Forest server data with our automatic backup system. Your base constructions, world progress, story discoveries, and all server configurations are regularly backed up to prevent any loss from crashes, corruption, or cannibal raids gone wrong.
Restoring a backup is simple - select your desired backup from the control panel and click restore. Whether you need to recover from server issues or roll back after testing new configurations, your The Forest server is always protected with customizable backup schedules.
DDOS PROTECTION
Keep your The Forest server safe from attacks and unauthorized access. We've implemented enterprise-grade security measures to protect your server and player data, ensuring uninterrupted survival horror gameplay for your group.
Our infrastructure includes advanced DDoS protection on all plans, capable of mitigating high-volume attacks without affecting server performance. Your survivors can focus on fighting cannibals and exploring caves instead of worrying about server security or downtime from malicious attacks.
FULL CUSTOMIZATION & CONTROL
Take complete control of your The Forest server with full SFTP access and comprehensive customization options. Configure difficulty settings, adjust enemy spawn rates, customize building parameters, and fine-tune every aspect of your survival horror experience. Install mods via the ModAPI platform to add new features and customization options.
Our control panel makes it easy to manage server settings and edit configuration files without technical knowledge. Whether you're running a casual survival experience or hardcore horror gameplay, our 24/7 support team is always available to help optimize your The Forest hosting.
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Discover the powerful features that make your server hosting experience seamless and reliable.
Best The Forest server hosting
Surviving the peninsula is far more intense with a group, and a The Forest dedicated server keeps your world — and your defenses — standing whether you're logged in or not. Wabbanode makes it easy to host a The Forest server with friends, so up to eight survivors can build, explore caves, and fight off the mutants together. The Forest server hosting gives you full control over difficulty, saves, and settings.
What your The Forest server needs
The Forest's cannibal AI and physics are more demanding than a typical survival game, so a little headroom pays off. Plan for around 3-4GB of RAM for a full session, and expect the CPU to work harder as enemy groups and built structures pile up — our high-clock AMD Ryzen 9 hardware handles the load well. Co-op supports up to 8 players, and NVMe storage keeps your persistent world and its backups fast. Large bases and busy servers are the main drivers of The Forest server RAM.
Persistent co-op survival
Configure difficulty, manage saves, and keep your world online 24/7 so construction and story progress carry across every session. Your team can jump back in and pick up right where they left off.
The Wabbanode edge
Instant setup, NVMe storage, always-on DDoS protection, and free automatic backups keep your world safe, backed by 24/7 support.
What's Included
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We're actively expanding our server locations so you can play with anyone around the globe with low ping
Server Locations
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Utah, West US
Low latency for West Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our game server hosting. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our support team.
How do I set up my The Forest server?
Setting up your The Forest server is quick and easy. After selecting your plan, our automated system deploys your server in minutes. Configure basic settings and your forested world is ready for survivors to start building and exploring.
How many players can join my The Forest server?
The Forest supports up to 8 players in cooperative multiplayer. The game is designed for co-op survival horror where players work together to build bases, explore caves, and survive against cannibalistic mutants.
What are the cannibals and mutants?
The Forest features sophisticated enemy AI. Cannibals hunt in groups, coordinate attacks, mourn their dead, and show fear based on your actions. Deeper in caves, you'll encounter increasingly bizarre mutated creatures with unique abilities and behaviors.
How does the building system work?
Build defensive structures anywhere in the open world including walls, shelters, traps, and multi-story fortresses. The building system is freeform with various structure types for defense, storage, and survival. Fire provides warmth, cooking, and defense.
What's in the cave system?
The Forest features an extensive underground cave network with story-critical elements, unique mutant species, and valuable resources. Caves become progressively more dangerous and horrifying as you explore deeper into the peninsula.
Does The Forest support mods?
While The Forest doesn't have Steam Workshop support, it has an active modding community through the ModAPI platform. Mods can add new features, adjust gameplay, and even increase player limits beyond the default 8 players.
What kind of support do you offer?
We provide 24/7 expert support for all The Forest hosting customers. Our knowledgeable team can help with server configuration, mod installation, performance optimization, and any technical issues you encounter.
What hardware do you use for The Forest servers?
We use high-performance Ryzen 9 7950x and i9 9900K CPUs across our locations. All The Forest servers are allocated a minimum of 3 CPU threads with NVMe SSD storage for optimal performance with the game's AI and physics systems.
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