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How to Set Up a The Forest Dedicated ServerStep-by-step guide to downloading and launching a The Forest dedicated server using SteamCMD, generating your Server.cfg, and configuring a GSLT token for persistent browser listing.Running a The Forest Dedicated Server on LinuxHow to install and run a The Forest dedicated server on Linux using SteamCMD, configure Server.cfg at the correct Unity path, open firewall ports with UFW, and set up a systemd service for automatic startup.The Forest Dedicated Server Port ForwardingAll three ports required for a The Forest dedicated server: Steam communication on 8766, game traffic on 27015, and query on 27016. Includes UFW and Windows Firewall examples.The Forest Dedicated Server TroubleshootingSolutions for common The Forest dedicated server problems: not appearing in the browser, connection failures, save errors, admin commands not working, crashes, high CPU usage, and VAC configuration.The Forest Server Admin ManagementHow to set up admin access on a The Forest dedicated server, authenticate as admin in-game via the multiplayer chat, and use all available admin commands including kick, ban, save, and restart.The Forest Server Difficulty and Game ModesConfigure difficulty (Peaceful, Normal, Hard, HardSurvival) and enemy behaviour modes including veganMode, vegetarianMode, realisticPlayerDamage, and creative mode enemy toggles.The Forest Server Save ManagementManaging The Forest dedicated server saves: how save slots work, configuring initType and slot, the default save location, custom paths, autosave intervals, manual saves, and backup procedures.The Forest Server World SettingsConfigure The Forest's world behaviour settings: tree regrowth, building destruction, structure hole resets, creative mode enemies, and realistic player damage.The Forest Server.cfg ReferenceComplete reference for The Forest's Server.cfg file — auto-generated location, all settings with defaults and descriptions, and how to configure your GSLT token.