How to connect to my server
Last Update 2024-12-02 14:15:55
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How to Connect to Your Sons of the Forest Server
Congratulations on setting up your Sons of the Forest server! Now, let's walk through the steps to connect to it.
Step 1: Launch Sons of the Forest
Open the Sons of the Forest game on your computer.
Step 2: Go to the Main Menu
Once the game has loaded, you will be taken to the main menu. This is where you can choose how to play the game.
Step 3: Select 'Multiplayer'
In the menu, look for and click on the 'Multiplayer' option to join or host multiplayer games.
Step 4: Choose 'Join Game'
You will see two options: 'Join Game' and 'Host Game'. Choose 'Join Game' to connect to your own server.
Step 5: Change Source to “Dedicated”
It defaults to Peer-to-Peer. Change it once to see “Dedicated”.
Step 6: Search for Your Server
If you prefer, you can search for your server by name. Enter the name you specified during server setup in the Filter field bar on the left.
Step 7: Direct Connect
On the join game screen, you can click DIRECT to get a prompt to enter the server IP and Port. Use the format IP:Port. For example, if your IP
is 123.45.67.89 and your Port is 27015, you would enter 123.45.67.89:27015. You can copy it from the PingPlayer page directly as it's seen and paste it on the game, it should work:
Step 8: Click 'Connect'
After entering your server information, click the 'Connect' button to join your Sons of the Forest server.
Step 9: Wait for Loading
It may take a moment to load the server, so be patient. Once connected, you will be taken into the game!
Step 10: Enjoy Playing!
Congratulations! You're now connected to your Sons of the Forest server. Enjoy your adventure!
If you encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance!
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