A dedicated IP for game connections
MaximusHost uses UDP ports 8766, 9700, and 27016 for Sons of the Forest networking. A dedicated IP gives your server an address for these connections; it supports networking, not extra RAM or CPU.
Game server hosting
Survive together in your own shared world
Bring your survival group together on a dedicated Sons of the Forest server. Choose resources for your sessions, connect through a dedicated IP, and manage worlds and settings from your MaximusHost account.
- Dedicated IP for Sons of the Forest connection ports
- Start with 8–16 GB RAM and 4–6 vCPU guidance
- Manage worlds, settings, saves, and owner backups
Why host with MaximusHost?
Resources for your group
Choose from 8–16 GB RAM and 2–8 vCPU. We recommend 8–16 GB RAM and 4–6 vCPU as a starting point, then checking resource use during your group’s sessions.
Manage your worlds
Create a world, choose a save slot, or upload a zipped save. Stop the server before switching or changing a world, and confirm the right save is active before your group rejoins.
Protect your survival progress
Make an owner backup before a major world or settings change. World controls depend on ownership and the permissions you grant to collaborators.
How it works
- Choose your game and resources. Pick Sons of the Forest and choose RAM and CPU for the way you plan to play.
- Set up your server. Choose the options for your game and review the one-time creation fee before you confirm.
- Start and connect. When your server is ready, start it from your account and share the connection details with your group.
- Manage it as you play. Use your MaximusHost dashboard to check server status and manage its settings and tools.
Estimate your hosting cost
See a Standard-account estimate in credits based on RAM, CPU, storage, and expected running time. If your game needs a dedicated IP, its estimated charge is included too. Stopped-server charges can vary by account, including whether a dedicated IP remains assigned. Review Billing and Credits for details. Setup also shows the one-time 50-credit server creation fee.
Choose a game to apply its recommended resources.
Custom estimate: choose whether a dedicated IP is required.
Standard account estimate
Estimated Monthly Cost
0 credits/month$0.00/month
- Runtime
- 0 credits
- Stopped storage
- 0 credits
- Dedicated IP
- 0 credits
- Total
- 0 credits
Storage is charged only during estimated stopped time. Membership/reservation behavior can alter stopped-server dedicated-IP charges.
Sons of the Forest features
A shared place for co-op survival
Host a world your group can return to without depending on one player to host each session. Start the server when your group is ready to play.
Customize the server for your group
Use the Sons of the Forest settings available in your dashboard, then test changes with the group. Save and world controls make it easier to manage how you play together.
Keep saves organized
Use the Worlds area to create, select, or upload a save. Stop the server before a world change and keep a backup before trying something new.
Helpful guides
Product documentation
Frequently asked questions
Why does my server need a dedicated IP?
MaximusHost uses UDP ports 8766, 9700, and 27016 for Sons of the Forest connections. A dedicated IP gives those ports an address for your server; it is a networking requirement, not a performance upgrade.
What resources are a good starting point?
We recommend 8–16 GB RAM and 4–6 vCPU. Your world and group activity shape demand, so check resource use during a typical session.
How do I manage our world and saves?
Use the Worlds area to create a world, select a save slot, or upload a zipped save. Stop the server before switching or changing worlds, then verify the active save before everyone returns.
Can I change server settings?
Yes. Customize the settings shown in your Sons of the Forest dashboard. Make one change at a time and test it with your group.
How do I protect our progress?
Create an owner backup before important world or settings changes. The Worlds tools are permission-controlled, so invite collaborators with only the access they need.
How does the dedicated IP affect the cost?
Your estimate includes the IP charge when applicable. Whether it remains billable while the server is stopped depends on your account and whether the allocation remains assigned. See Billing and Credits for details.
Ready to play Sons of the Forest with your group?
Choose your resources and get your game server ready.
Create an account to get started