The Forest Server Won't Start – Dedicated, Save & Port 27015

Quick answer: The Forest won't start: read logs, check save backup, open ports 27015 + 8766 UDP and validate config.ini.

If you landed here: Dedicated server crashes on start, save won't load or restart loop in panel.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The Forest server won't start – what to check?

Read panel logs. Common: corrupt save, port 27015/8766 blocked, bad config.ini, low RAM (4 GB+).

Corrupt save / won't load?

Load save backup. Test savefile slot. Try new dedicated server with fresh map.

Which ports for The Forest dedicated?

27015 UDP (game) + 8766 UDP (query). Open both in panel and firewall.

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