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The Forest Server Hosting

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The Forest server hosting for 8 players (4 GB RAM), in Europe, North America, South America, Asia or Australia. Pick Peaceful, Normal or Hard in the panel before the world is first created, choose whether the server continues your last save or starts a new world, and add a Steam account token to list it in the Steam server browser.

Instant Server Setup
Full In-Panel Server Config
DDoS Protection
24/7 Live Support
72-Hour Money-Back Guarantee
Automatic Steam Updates
Automatic Backups
Full SFTP File Access
Peaceful / Normal / Hard Difficulty Control

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8 Players | 4GB RAM
70% OFF FIRST MONTH
US$14.99US$4.50/month
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17 Players | 8GB RAM
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US$26.99US$8.10/month

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35 Players | +16GB RAM
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US$49.49US$37.12/month

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Exclusive Features

  • Automatic Updates
  • Auto File Validation
  • Scheduled Restarts
  • Automatic Backups
  • Fully Configurable
  • Full SFTP Access
  • Control Panel
  • 99.9% Uptime
  • DDoS Protection
  • 24/7 Support
  • Low Latency
  • Instant Setup

PLAY THE FOREST MULTIPLAYER

The Forest combines intense survival with atmospheric horror and base-building mechanics. Our hosting keeps you in control with low-latency gameplay, flexible configuration, and stable multiplayer so your focus stays on survival, not server issues.

CAVES, BASES, PERSISTENCE

The Forest keeps its world. Cut trees stay cut and a base stands while nobody is logged in. A dedicated server means the island carries on between sessions rather than resetting around whoever happens to be hosting that evening.

The Forest screenshot
The Forest screenshot
The Forest screenshot
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THE FOREST GUIDES

Step-by-step help for your The Forest server: joining, mods, settings, backups and fixes.

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

Here are some The Forest-specific FAQs. If you need even more, head to our knowledgebase.

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What is The Forest?
The Forest is a survival horror game where you crash-land on a mysterious island, gather resources, craft shelter, and survive against mutant cannibals.
Is The Forest multiplayer?
Yes. The Forest supports co-op multiplayer so you can survive, build, and explore with friends.
Can I host my own server?
Yes. We provide dedicated servers for The Forest with full access to configuration files, admin tools, and instant deployment.
What can I customize?
In the panel you set the server name, the server and admin passwords, the difficulty (Peaceful, Normal or Hard, fixed once the world is created), whether the server continues the last save or starts a new world, VAC, automatic updates and an optional Steam account token. The server's files are also open in the File Manager and over SFTP.
Are mods supported?
No. The Forest's mods patch the game files on a player's own PC with a Windows tool, so they cannot be added to a server by uploading files.
Do you offer a refund?
Yes. Your first order is covered by our 72-hour money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, open a ticket in the panel within 72 hours of ordering.
How much does a server for The Forest cost at PlayNHost?
The Forest plans start at US$14.99 (€12.99) a month with 4 GB RAM and 8 player slots, up to US$49.49 (€42.99) with 16 GB RAM and 35 player slots. That is the regular monthly price, before any first-month discount, and every plan includes DDoS protection, SFTP and 24/7 support.
What do you get with a server for The Forest at PlayNHost?
A server for The Forest at PlayNHost comes with: Full In-Panel Server Config; Automatic Steam Updates; Peaceful / Normal / Hard Difficulty Control. You choose the region when you order (Europe, North America, South America, Asia or Australia), and setup starts as soon as payment clears.

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