# The Forest Server – Setup & Performance

Set up The Forest game server, fix connection issues, optimize performance – NexoraHost guides.

**Quick answer:** The Forest server: ports **27015 and 8766 (UDP)** must be open. If friends can't join, check firewall first.

## Guides

    - [Set up The Forest server](/en/gameserver/the-forest/setup)
- [Performance](/en/gameserver/the-forest/performance)

## Related guides

    - [Gameserver hub](/en/gameserver)