Here is how to upload an existing save from your local PC to your The Forest server.

Caution

The host player starts a new character when joining an uploaded save. Store your items or hand them off to a friend before proceeding.

Locating Your Save File

Copy and paste this, then press Enter:

%USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\SKS\TheForest\

3
Open the folder matching your SteamID64.
4
Open Singleplayer or Multiplayer, then find the save you want to upload, for example in Singleplayer, /Slot1.

SKS

TheForest

STEAMID64

Multiplayer

Slot1Upload me!

Uploading Your Save

1
Log in to Bropanel and Stop your server.
2
In the sidebar, go to Files.
3
Open or create the TheForestDedicatedServer_Data/Multiplayer/ folder, then upload your save folder there, keeping its name (e.g. Slot1).
4
In the sidebar, go to Settings and set Save Slot to the number matching your uploaded folder (for example, 1 for Slot1).
5
Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

TheForestDedicatedServer_Data

Multiplayer

Slot1Set the matching number in Save Slot!