Start a new Screen session by typing:<\/li>\n<\/ol>screen -S sotf<\/pre>\n- Run the server without specifying the saves and config directory inside the Screen session:<\/li>\n<\/ol>
xvfb-run --auto-servernum --server-args='-screen 0 640x480x24:32' wine SonsOfTheForestDS.exe -batchmode -nographics -savefolderpath \"saves\" -configfilepath \"config\"<\/pre>\n- Detach from the Screen session and return to your main terminal without stopping the server by pressing Ctrl + A → D<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
7. Connect to the Server<\/h3>
Now that your Sons of the Forest dedicated server is up and running, the final step is for players to join it. This step applies to both Hostinger’s Game Panel and the manual method. Here’s how:<\/p>
\n- Launch the Sons of the Forest game client and select MULTIPLAYER → JOIN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Change the SOURCE<\/strong> option to DEDICATED<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Type your server name in the FILTER<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your server should appear on the multiplayer server list. Click JOIN<\/strong>, and you’ll start with the helicopter crash site scene.<\/li>\n<\/ol>
You’ve manually created your own Sons of the Forest dedicated server. Now, invite your friends or fellow gamers to join and enjoy the thrilling experience together.<\/p>
Conclusion<\/h2>
In this guide, you’ve learned how to install the Sons of the Forest dedicated server using Hostinger’s Game Panel and manually. Both approaches offer unique advantages, whether for ease and simplicity or complete control and customization.<\/p>
Now that your server is operational consider customizing it further to meet the changing needs of your community. You can adjust UDP ports or modify the server config files to fine-tune performance and gameplay.<\/p>
Have fun exploring, surviving, and building in Sons of the Forest with fellow gamers around the world.<\/p>
Sons of the Forest Dedicated Server Setup FAQ<\/h2>
This section will answer the most common questions about Sons of the Forest servers.<\/p>
What Ports Should Be Opened for the Sons of the Forest Dedicated Server?<\/h3>
For a Sons of the Forest dedicated server, it’s important to open these specific ports: 8766<\/strong> for the game port, 9700<\/strong> for the blob sync port, and 27016<\/strong> for the query port.<\/p> <\/div> How Can I Manage Player Access and Permissions on a Dedicated Sons of the Forest Server?<\/h3>
To manage player access and permissions on a Sons of the Forest dedicated server, you can manually edit the server’s config file. For Hostinger users, open Game Panel’s Game Settings<\/strong> and Server Settings<\/strong> menus to customize these options.<\/p> <\/div> Is It Possible to Run Mods on a Dedicated Server for Sons of the Forest?<\/h3>
Yes, it’s possible to run mods on a Sons of the Forest server on Windows. However, since the game lacks native Linux support, you’ll need compatibility layers like Wine to install mods on a Linux server.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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