Sons of the Forest Server Hosting
Keep your island open for the whole group. Build, explore and survive together on your own eight-player server.
- PC
- Steam
Installation and the first world load take a few minutes. Invite your friends once startup is complete. How setup works
Configure your server
Installation and the first world load take a few minutes. Invite your friends once startup is complete. How setup works
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An island your friends can return to.
Your Sons of the Forest dedicated server stays available when the original host logs off, so the next expedition can start on your schedule.
Space for eight survivors
One plan covers the game’s eight-player co-op limit, with 8 GB RAM included. Choose a location near your group and invite them when the world is ready.
Your island, your difficulty
Set a server name, password and difficulty. Use custom game settings to shape the survival challenge your group wants.
Keep the base you built
Bring a compatible multiplayer save with our help. Automatic backups and on-demand copies help protect your progress before changing saves or settings.
Settle into your shared island.
We install the server. You name the world, choose the challenge and invite the survivors.
Find your server
Give the server a recognisable name, start it and wait for the world to load. Use the dedicated-server browser to join.
Follow the connection guideChoose your survival rules
Set a password and difficulty, or bring a compatible multiplayer save. Our team can help move your existing island.
Get setup helpKeep a way back
Automatic backups are included. Make an extra copy before an update, a new mod or a world transfer, then restore it from your dashboard if you need to.
Manage your backups
A little help with Sons of the Forest.
Start with a guide, or ask our team. Setup and migration help are included with your server.
Connect to your Sons of the Forest server
The right joining steps, plus help with versions, passwords and connection problems.
Bring your world with you
Tell us where your server is hosted and we’ll help transfer the files.
Back up and restore your server
Save a copy before making changes and restore it from your dashboard.
Sons of the Forest server requirements
- Locations
- US East, US West and EU Central
- Included
- AMD Ryzen processors, NVMe storage and DDoS protection
- Help
- Installation, connection and world-transfer assistance
- Backups
- Automatic backups, plus backups you create yourself
Frequently asked questions.
Need help choosing? Talk to our team.
How much does Sons of the Forest server hosting cost?
Sons of the Forest server hosting starts at $14.95 USD per month. Your price depends on the player slots you choose. Setup help and automatic backups are included. You can see each plan’s monthly price in the selector above.
How many players does the server support?
The plan includes eight player slots and 8 GB RAM. Eight is the standard Sons of the Forest multiplayer limit.
Can I upload an existing Sons of the Forest save?
Yes, you can transfer a compatible multiplayer world. Back up the original and ask us to help with the world and player files so your group can continue its progress.
Can I change difficulty and survival settings?
Yes. Set the server’s difficulty and supported custom game settings through the server configuration. Some world-generation choices require a new save.
How do my friends join?
Start the server and wait for its world to load. Friends can find the named server in the dedicated-server browser. Use the joining details from your dashboard and enter the password if you set one.
What if the server isn’t right for me?
New purchases include a 7-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund through support within 7 days of purchase. See /terms#refunds for the full policy. You can also cancel future renewals from your dashboard.