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The Forest Dedicated Server (SteamCMD) [English/Englisch] [Windows]
By Zeromix
This guide will show you how to set up a server with the SteamCMD.

The following ports must be open:
TCP: 8766,27015-27030,27036-27037 UDP: 4380,8766,27000-27031,27036

You will need at least 2 GB of free disk space.
4 GB RAM.
2 Cores with at least 1,8 GHz.

German Version:
https://gtm.you1.cn/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1547343230

I also created a tool, that automates the installation process. You can find this tool here:
https://gtm.you1.cn/groups/ServerTool
   
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Category: Co-op, Game Modes, Maps or Levels, Modding or Configuration, Multiplayer, Workshop
Languages: English
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12 Nov, 2023 @ 3:19pm
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Guide Index
Overview
SteamCMD Download 
SteamCMD Login 
Server Files Download 
Run the server 
Frequently Asked Questions 
Server Creation Tool 
Comments
SteamCMD Download
First of all you need the SteamCMD. You can download it here:
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd.zip
SteamCMD Login
Now you need to execute this file.
First we need to tell the programm, where to put the files into.
force_install_dir ./forest_ds/
This will create a folder with the name "forest_ds" and it will put in the files in this folder.

After that, we can login into the SteamCMD.
login anonymous
Server Files Download
Now you can start the download with:
app_update 556450 validate

If the download was sucessful, you have to type
exit
in the console to close the SteamCMD.
Run the server
You should create a .batch file in your "forest_ds" folder (e.g. RUN.bat)
Edit the .bat file with following code:
start TheForestDedicatedServer.exe -batchmode -showlogs -treeregrowmode -configfilepath ./server.cfg -savefolderpath ./savefilesserver/

It should look like this:

Write the last IP down
You can close the server with "CTRL+C"
Open the server.cfg and change the IP to the one you wrote down.

If you´re starting the server now, it should look like this:


Well and that´s it!
Don´t forget you can close your server with "CTRL+C" after you´re done playing.
Frequently Asked Questions
I can not see my server / No one can connect to my server
Please make sure, that you have opened all the required ports in your router. If the everything is set correctly, but the problem still occurs, please contact your internet provider.
Or look for your router model here:
https://portforward.com/router.htm

Is there another way instead of opening the ports?
Yes, you can also host your server through a VPN network like "Hamachi". Of course only the people in the VPN network will be able to join the server then.
If forwarding your ports doesn´t work, please contact your ISP, i won´t be able to help you.

How can i change my server port?
Just change the port in your "server.cfg"

The SteamCMD download failed! What should I do now?
Mostly you just need to retry the download, then the problem should be fixed.

How do I update my server?
Just open the SteamCMD and login again, then retry the Step "Downloading the files" it will be checked which files need to be updated.
Server Creation Tool
To automate these steps to setup/upgrade a server, i created a tool, the group can be founde here:
http://gtm.you1.cn/groups/ServerTool

The tool itself is hosted on Github, which can be found here:
https://github.com/Zeromix9/ServerTool

I hope, that will help you in the future!

If you like, you are also welcome to leave a small donation.
https://paypal.me/Zeromix