Sons of the Forest

Sons of the Forest

Guides to create, configure and maintain a Sons of the Forest server.

Illustration of guide: How to Make a Sons of the Forest Server with SteamCMD

How to Make a Sons of the Forest Server with SteamCMD

Install the Sons of the Forest dedicated server, open its three UDP ports, secure dedicatedserver.cfg and validate persistence.

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Illustration of guide: Sons of the Forest dedicatedserver.cfg Settings

Sons of the Forest dedicatedserver.cfg Settings

Set the Sons of the Forest dedicated server JSON: save slot, difficulty, visibility and custom rules without wiping the world.

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Illustration of guide: Migrate and Back Up a Sons of the Forest World

Migrate and Back Up a Sons of the Forest World

Copy the dedicated server user-data folder, save slot and config, then prove the same world comes back.

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Illustration of guide: Sons of the Forest Server Not Showing: Ports and Network Test

Sons of the Forest Server Not Showing: Ports and Network Test

Use the dedicated server's own self-test line before changing the router. Startup, UDP and the public list fail for different reasons.

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