Performance
NVMe and the same CPU on every plan
Worlds load from NVMe storage, and every plan can use up to two CPU cores, whatever its size.
Game server
Sons of the Forest Server Hosting
Sons of the Forest caps a server at eight players, so the calculator stops at eight — there is no point quoting a bigger lobby. The world persists, and builds accumulate memory over time.
- Dedicated Sons of the Forest server
- 8-player cap (game limit)
- Full file + console access
- Backups on a schedule you set
- Game switching from the panel
What you get with every Sons of the Forest server
One plan system, 19 sizes. Move up or down whenever your world grows.
Protection
DDoS filtering
Filtered at the edge before it reaches your server — included, not an upsell.
Control
Full panel access
Console, files, scheduled tasks and backups in one panel. First monthly order not for you? Ask within 72 hours for a full refund.
Getting started
Your first hour on Sons of the Forest
1
Connect
Your address and port are on the server page in the panel. Paste the address into Sons of the Forest's multiplayer screen; if it asks for a port separately, use the one the panel lists — not one from a forum post.
2
Add your content
Upload through the panel's file manager, or over SFTP for anything large, then restart from the console.
3
When it misbehaves
Open a ticket from the billing portal — it is tied to your account, so we can find your server straight away. The FAQ covers backups, ports and RAM ceilings.
Sons of the Forest server requirements: RAM and players
Sons of the Forest needs 8 GB before anyone connects. These are the plans our calculator picks for a few common group sizes, using the same numbers as the calculator above.
| Players online | RAM needed | Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 8.0 GB | 8 GB | $23.99/mo |
| 4 | 8.0 GB | 8 GB | $23.99/mo |
| 8 | 10.0 GB | 10 GB | $29.99/mo |
Players, game mode and the first start
Server Name, Max Players (4 by default; the game allows up to 8), Game Mode, Save Slot and an optional Password are on the panel's Startup tab. Leave Password empty and friends can join without one.
The very first start creates the server's config files and then asks for one restart. Restart it once from the panel; after that it starts normally.
Sons of the Forest's server is a Windows build. We run it under Wine on Linux; in the panel it behaves like any other server.
Sons of the Forest server hosting FAQ
How much RAM does a Sons of the Forest server need?
We start it at 8 GB, which covers the first 4 players. Each extra player adds about 0.5 GB, and large builds about 2 GB more. A full 8-player world needs about 10.0 GB, so the 10 GB plan at $29.99 a month.
How many players can join?
Up to 8, which is the game's limit. Set Max Players on the Startup tab (4 by default).
Why does the server need a restart the first time?
On its first start the game writes its config and asks for one restart. Restart once from the panel and it runs normally from then on.
Can I password-protect the server?
Yes. Set Password on the Startup tab. Leave it empty for an open server.
Does the world keep going while I'm offline?
The server stays online and your save persists, so the group can pick up where it left off.
How much does a Sons of the Forest server cost?
From $23.99 a month for 8 GB. Terms of 3, 6 and 12 months are 10%, 15% and 20% off, with no setup fee.
Can console players join?
No. Sons of the Forest is a PC game.
Is DDoS protection included?
Yes, on every plan. Traffic is filtered at the network edge before it reaches your server.
Not sure about the size?
The calculator above is sized from our boot tests and published host sizing — 8 GB to boot with the first 4 players included, then about 0.5 GB per extra player, plus 2 GB when mods are on. If you'd rather compare every plan side by side, they're on the pricing page.