The Forest server not showing up or unable to connect

If joining fails

If the server appears but loads a fresh game, inspect Init Type before changing ports. New and Continue are different launch modes, and restarting in New is not a recovery procedure.

1. Open Console and wait for the game or world to finish loading. Save the first error if startup stops.
2. Use the joining method above with one client on the matching game version and required content.
3. If entry is rejected, compare the exact error with the password, edition, map or authentication checks above. Keep the working save while testing.

Related guides

The Forest server settings: Startup and configuration · Make The Forest load an existing save instead of a new world

Documentation

Server configuration reference