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title: How to Join The Forest Server
description: Learn how to join a The Forest multiplayer server.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/the-forest/how-to-join-the-forest-server"
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published: "2024-09-29T23:49:06.000Z"
updated: "2024-09-29T19:43:00.000Z"
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# How to Join The Forest Server

Learn how to join a The Forest multiplayer server.

To join a multiplayer server for The Forest, follow these steps:

## Set the Name of Your Server

If you have access to Nodecraft’s Control Panel, follow the **Nodecraft Pro** steps. If not, skip ahead to the **Edit **`server.cfg` File section.

### Nodecraft Pro

Click on the “Game Settings” tab in the panel while the server is offline.

Locate the **Server Name** field, provide your desired name for players to find, and click “Submit”.

![The Server Name setting for The Forest in Nodecraft Pro](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1086x706/eed2ae850b/servername-gamesettings.png/m/1000x0/smart)

### Edit `server.cfg` File

Locate your server’s `server.cfg` file, this will be where your server’s `-configfilepath` is set to.

At Nodecraft, you can find this file in the **Main Folder** of the “Server Files” tab.

Select the file and click the “Edit” button.

![Editing the server.cfg file for The Forest in Nodecraft Pro](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1899x782/1c04135019/servercfg-edit.png/m/1000x0/smart)

Find the `serverName` setting, add your desired server name, and then “Save Changes”.

![Editing the serverName setting for The Forest in Nodecraft Pro](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1917x667/5a992267d0/servername-servercfg.png/m/1000x0/smart)

## Start the Server

From here, be sure to Start your server up, or Restart it if you made any edits while the server was running.

## Launch the Game

Start The Forest from your Steam library.

## Select Multiplayer

In the main menu, click on the "Multiplayer" option.

![The Forest's main menu with Multiplayer highlighted](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/546x702/7f1e2fe1cf/multiplayer.png/m/)

## Choose Join Game

Select "Join Game."

![The Join Game option highlighted for The Forest multiplayer](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/506x639/53c434cc81/joingame.png/m/)

## Browse or Search for your Server

You will be presented with a list of available servers.

Select Dedicated (Internet) on the left-hand side.

You can browse the list or use the search bar to find a specific server by name.

![The Dedicated (Internet) option highlighted for The Forest](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1446x815/8fddfede5c/dedicated-internet.png/m/1000x0/smart)

## Join the Server

Click on the server you want to join.

### New Character

After selecting the server, click "Join" to enter the game.

### Resume Character

If you’ve previously played on this server and remembered to Save your character progress at a Shelter, click the “Continue” option to resume playing where you’ve left off.

![Showcasing the Join and Continue options for a The Forest server](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/963x180/f6e01b89c5/join-or-continue.png/m/)

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Enjoy your adventure in The Forest!