Connect to your dedicated server in just a few steps
Prerequisite (Optional but Recommended):
Change Your Server Name
To make it easier to find your server in the list, we recommend giving it a custom name.
Follow our guide here:
How to Change Your Sons of the Forest Server Name
Joining the Server:
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Launch Sons of the Forest
Open the game from your Steam library. -
Click on “Multiplayer”
From the main menu, select Multiplayer and then click Join. -
Set Source to "Dedicated"
In the top-right of the server browser, find the Source filter.
Click the right arrow until it says Dedicated. -
Search for Your Server Name
Use the search bar to type in your server’s name (as set in the configuration file). -
Join and Survive
Click your server in the list, hit Join, and begin your adventure!
Tip: If you're unable to find your server right away, double-check that it is online and the server name has been saved correctly in your config file.
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