Summary
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.
Beginner's Guide to a BisectHosting Sons of the Forest Server
Step 1: Purchase a Sons of the Forest Server
1. Open the Sons of the Forest Server Selector.
2. Adjust the slider for the preferred Max Player Slots on the server, then choose Next.
3. Choose the nearest location available, and click Select Location.
4. Select the desired Server Package.
5. Confirm 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 for assistance. |
8. Fill in the form and Payment Details, then choose Complete Order.
Step 2: Access the BisectHosting Games Panel
1. Go to the email received after completing the order.
2. Open the provided link to the BisectHosting Games panel next to the Panel URL.
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 Connect to a Sons of the Forest Server | Find out how to join 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
Explore 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 amount 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 SotF Knowledgebase
Contact BisectHosting Support
