BisectHosting's Sons of the Forest servers offer an exciting way to play through the game with a large or tight-knit group of players. Dedicated servers have numerous benefits, such as remaining online without needing a host player, custom mod configuration, and easy-to-use server configuration. Whether the objective is to get all achievements, experience the game's rich story, or simply create individual communities of players, dedicated servers are always a fantastic option.
Step 1: Purchase a Sons of the Forest Server
1. Navigate to the Sons of the Forest Server Plans.
Note: BisectOne is our all-in-one server plan, allowing you to switch your server between our large list of available games!
2. Select Buy Plan or Help Me Decide to configure a custom package.
3. For Custom Packages, adjust the slider for the desired Player Count on the server.
4. Confirm or change the Server Location.
5. Select the desired Billing Cycle.
6. Enter any obtained Promo Codes and choose Apply.
7. Select any desired Addons, note that the Free Sticker Pack requires BisectBoost.
8. Once finished configuring, choose Buy Plan.
9. Press Checkout after reviewing the order details.
10. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Note: BisectHosting is happy to help with any questions on the server order. Click here to start a conversation with support.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Starbase Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. On the Panel URL, open the link to the BisectHosting Starbase 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
Explore the basics of configuring a Sons of the Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Join a Sons of the Forest Server | Find out how to connect to the server and start playing. |
| How to Add a Password to a Sons of the Forest Server | Configure a server password, so only certain users can join. |
| How to Change the Difficulty of a Sons of the Forest Server | Change the difficulty on a server between presets or use custom settings. |
Step 4: Server Configuration
Check out available server settings and learn how to change them.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Enable Custom Settings on a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to manually edit the server difficulty options, creating a custom difficulty. |
| How to Change the Max Players on a Sons of the Forest Server | Change the maximum number of players allowed on a server. |
| How to Disable Structure Damage on a Sons of the Forest Server | Disable structure damage so player-made buildings can't be destroyed. |
| How to Disable Tree Regrowth on a Sons of the Forest Server | Disable tree regrowth to create an interesting challenge on servers. |
| How to Install Mods on a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to install mods locally and server-side. |
Step 5: Server Administration
Learn how to set up admin permissions and use various commands.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Add Admins to a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to give admin privileges to specific users. |
| How to Enable Cheats on Sons of the Forest | Enable cheats to allow the use of console commands on a server. |
| How to Kick or Ban Players on a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to kick or ban players from the server. |
| How to Spawn Items on a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to spawn items using console commands. |
| Sons of the Forest Item ID List | View the available item IDs required for spawning items. |
Step 6: World Management
Manage local and server-side saves and learn how to upload custom worlds.
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Completely Reset a Sons of the Forest Server | Completely reset all progress on a server and wipe the map. |
| How to Reset a World on a Sons of the Forest Server | Resets only a specific save-slot, so other saves are maintained. |
| How to Change Saves Slots on a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to change between save-slots, allowing new games to be started. |
| How to Download a Save from a Sons of the Forest Server | Learn how to use a server-side save in a single-player. |
| How to Transfer a Local Save to a Sons of the Forest Server | Upload a local save onto a server, so progress is retained. |
Helpful Links
BisectHosting Blog: Sons of the Forest
BisectHosting Sons of the Forest Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support