Sons of the Forest Hosting

Sons of the Forest Hosting survive together, always on

Keep a Sons of the Forest world online 24/7 on a KVM VDS in Frankfurt with full root access, dedicated resources and multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS. You install the dedicated server; we keep the machine and the network online.

VDS plans from €32.00 per month

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  • DDoS protected
  • Full root access
  • Low EU ping

  • 13 Tbps+Anti-DDoS filtered

  • FrankfurtLow-latency EU

  • NVMeSSD storage

  • 24/7In-house support

Everything your Sons of the Forest server needs

A dedicated server keeps your world persistent so friends can build and survive any time — a VDS gives it resources nobody else shares.

A dedicated Sons of the Forest server keeps your survival world persistent so friends can build and survive any time. It caps at 8 players, but smooth performance still wants solid hardware. ESAGAMES does not sell a ready-made Sons of the Forest game server: you rent a Virtual Dedicated Server and install the free dedicated server (Steam app 2465200) on it.

Every VDS is a KVM virtual machine in Frankfurt with full root access and the same multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS network as the rest of ESAGAMES. The VDS runs Linux and the Sons of the Forest server is a Windows program, so it runs under Wine; our Sons of the Forest server guide covers SteamCMD, dedicatedserver.cfg and the ports.

  • Always online

    Your world runs 24/7 on the VDS — friends can join and progress whenever they like.

  • Full root access

    Install the server with SteamCMD, run it under Wine and edit dedicatedserver.cfg directly — nothing is locked down.

  • Dedicated resources

    Guaranteed vCPU cores, RAM and disk for your world, on Ryzen 9 and Xeon Gold nodes.

  • Anti-DDoS included

    Every VDS is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network — attacks are absorbed before they reach your world.

  • Your saves, your backups

    You have direct access to the save folder, so you can copy it or schedule backups however you like.

  • Frankfurt latency

    Central-EU routing for a stable, low ping across Europe.

Built for Sons of the Forest players, not just servers

Hardware, network and protection tuned for game hosting — hosted in one of Europe's best-connected data centres.

  • Multi-Tbps Anti-DDoS

    Your VDS is filtered through our own 13 Tbps+ Frankfurt network — attacks are absorbed before they reach your server. Learn more →

  • Instant activation

    The VDS is provisioned automatically after checkout, so you can log in and start installing within minutes.

  • Low EU latency

    Frankfurt is the heart of European networking. Players across the EU get a stable, low ping for smooth gameplay.

  • Full root, your setup

    A KVM virtual machine you control completely — SteamCMD, mods, scripts and backups, set up the way you want.

  • Ryzen 9 and Xeon Gold

    VDS plans run on Ryzen 9 9950X, Ryzen 9 7950X or Xeon Gold 6230R processors.

  • 24/7 in-house support

    Real people run the network and the VDS platform. We keep the machine online; the game server on it is yours to run.

How to make a Sons of the Forest server

Four steps from checkout to a live server. You will need a Linux command line — or follow our guide line by line.

  1. Pick a VDS plan

    Choose by group size and how big your bases get. The recommended specs below show which plan fits.

  2. Install the server

    Log in over SSH, set up Wine and install the dedicated server (app 2465200) with SteamCMD — our guide walks through the server side.

  3. Set your rules

    Edit dedicatedserver.cfg for name, player count and difficulty, and allow UDP 8766, 27016 and 9700 if you run a firewall.

  4. Survive together

    Share your IP, invite friends and build your shelter — protected and always online.

How much server do you need?

A Sons of the Forest server runs on one of our VDS plans. Here is which plan fits — the cores, RAM and disk shown are each plan's current specs.

VDS plans from €32.00 per month.

  • VDS 1

    6 GBRAM

    4 vCPU · 60 GB disk

    A small co-op group on a fresh world.

  • VDS 2

    10 GBRAM

    6 vCPU · 100 GB disk

    Bigger bases and long-running worlds.

  • VDS 3

    16 GBRAM

    10 vCPU · 150 GB disk

    The most headroom, with room for other services.

See VDS plans

Supported

Co-op Sons of the Forest

Survive with your group, your way.

  • Co-op
  • Community
  • PvE
  • Custom rules
  • Save import

Sons of the Forest is a top DDoS target — you're covered

Game servers are the #1 target for DDoS attacks. Every ESAGAMES VDS sits behind our multi-Tbps filtering, engineered to absorb modern botnets like AISURU and keep your Sons of the Forest server online during raids, rivalries and events.

How our protection works

Sons of the Forest hosting questions, answered

Do you sell a ready-made Sons of the Forest server?

No. You rent a Virtual Dedicated Server and install the free Sons of the Forest dedicated server on it yourself. You get full root access and complete control; there is no game panel or one-click install.

How many players can join Sons of the Forest?

Sons of the Forest supports up to 8 players in co-op. The recommended specs above show which VDS plan fits your group.

Is the server always online?

Yes — the VDS runs 24/7, so your world persists between sessions while the server process is running.

Is it DDoS protected?

Always — every VDS is filtered through our multi-Tbps Frankfurt network.

Does the server run on Linux?

The VDS runs Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux or CentOS Stream). The Sons of the Forest dedicated server is a Windows program, so on Linux it runs under Wine.

Can I import an existing save?

Yes — copy your save into the server's save folder over SFTP and restart the server.

Why host in Frankfurt?

It's one of Europe's best-connected hubs for a stable, low ping across the EU.

How much does Sons of the Forest server hosting cost?

A Sons of the Forest server runs on one of our Frankfurt VDS plans, which start from €32.00 per month with full root access and Anti-DDoS protection included. Pick the plan by your player count; you can upgrade later.

Helpful Sons of the Forest guides

You install the server yourself on the VDS — these step-by-step guides walk you through it.

Host other games with ESAGAMES

ESAGAMES is an independent hosting provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the publishers or developers of Sons of the Forest. All game names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. You must own a legitimate copy of any game you choose to host or play.

Launch your Sons of the Forest server today

A Frankfurt VDS with full root and Anti-DDoS, ready minutes after checkout — install Sons of the Forest and go live, with 24/7 support behind you.

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