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.
Step 1: Purchase The Forest Server
1. Navigate to 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 a Billing Cycle.
6. If present, enter a Promo Code and choose Apply.
7. Select any desired Addons. The Free Sticker Pack requires BisectBoost.
8. Once finished configuring, choose Buy Plan.
9. Review the order and click Checkout.
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, click 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
Set up The Forest server.
| Guide | Description |
| How to Join a 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: In-Game 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