Summary
BisectHosting's high-performance servers deliver a seamless and thrilling experience for The Forest, plunging players into a dense, vibrant wilderness where survival is a constant battle. As a plane crash survivor, players must scavenge for resources and, craft tools and build shelter to withstand the unforgiving environment and its cannibalistic inhabitants. With a vast, procedurally generated world to explore, mysterious ruins to uncover, and a dynamic weather system, The Forest offers a challenging and immersive survival experience that tests players' resourcefulness, building skills, and strategic thinking in a beautifully rendered, hostile landscape.
Beginner's Guide to The Forest Server
Step 1: Purchase The Forest Server
1. Open The Forest Server Selector.
2. Drag the slider to the number of players on the server and hit Next.
3. Select a server location.
4. Click Order Package on the recommended Server Package.
Scroll down to view the other available server packages if desired.
| Note | The recommended server package is based on the number of players decided in step 2. |
5. Choose the desired Billing Cycle.
6. Press the Continue button.
7. Review the order and click Checkout.
| Note | BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here to start a conversation with support. |
8. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Step 2: Accessing the BisectHosting Games Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. On the Panel URL, open the link to the BisectHosting Games panel.
3. Enter the credentials from the email or log in with the Billing Panel.
4. View the newly purchased server from the My Servers tab.
Step 3: Server Basics
Set up The Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Connect to the Forest Server | Connect to the server. |
| How to Add a Password on the Forest Server | Make the server private. |
| How to Change the Difficulty on the Forest Server | Adjust the game difficulty. |
| How to Change the Max Players on the Forest Server | Set the number of players. |
Step 4: Server Configuration
Modify The Forest server settings.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Enable Tree Regrowth on the Forest Server | Have trees regrow. |
| How to Disable Enemies on the Forest Server | Make the server peaceful. |
| How to Disable Structure Damage on the Forest Server | Turn off building destruction. |
Step 5: Server Administration
Access admin permissions on The Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Give Admin Access on the Forest Server | Grant admin access. |
Step 6: World Management
Migrate local saves to The Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Create a New World on the Forest Server | Make a new save. |
| How to Upload a Save to the Forest Server | Transfer a local save to the server. |
Step 7: Server Mods
Add community mods to The Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Add Mods to the Forest | Play with community mods. |
Step 8: Ingame Guides
Learn strategies for The Forest.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Find the Rebreather in the Forest | Locate the Rebreather ingame. |
Helpful Links
BisectHosting The Forest Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support
