The Forest server settings: Startup and configuration

Use Server Name, Difficulty and Init Type in Startup to configure The Forest.

Apply a Startup change

  1. Stop the server between sessions. For a save-related change, make a backup first.
  2. Open Startup → Variables, enter a value accepted by the field and wait for it to save.
  3. Start the server and check the result in game. If startup stops, read the first Console error before making another change.
Open Startup → Variables for the controls exposed by this server. This demonstration hides private values; file edits are made through Files.
The Forest settings reference
Panel fieldPurpose and accepted values
Server NameThe name players see when looking for the session. Use a distinctive name so it is easy to distinguish from other servers. Up to 64 characters.
DifficultyServer difficulty setting, Peaceful, Normal or Hard. Accepted values: Peaceful, Normal, Hard.
Init TypeInit Type when starting server. New to start fresh or Continue to preload the saved game. Accepted values: New, Continue.

File settings and Startup overrides

Server Password is the player password. Admin Password provides game administration; keep the two values separate.

Related guides

The Forest server not showing up or unable to connect · Make The Forest load an existing save instead of a new world

Documentation

Server configuration reference

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