1 min readUpdated Aug 7, 2026

How To Connect To Your The Forest Server

This guide will help you quickly connect to your The Forest server by searching for it in the in-game server browser.

Connecting To Your Server

Caution

Before proceeding, you MUST first do the following:

  • Create a GSLT Token, this is required: Create GSLT Guide.
  • Set a Server Name in Bropanel under Settings, so you can find your server in the list.
  1. 1
    Open The Forest.
  2. 2
    From the main menu, select Multiplayer → Join Game.
  3. 3
    In the sidebar, select Dedicated (Internet).
  4. 4
    Search for your server's name, select it from the list, and press Join.

Note

Join always starts a new character. Once you've joined a server, click Continue on the main menu for any future connections to keep playing as your existing character instead of starting over.

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