# The Forest Server Won't Connect – Port 27015 & Dedicated Setup

The Forest dedicated server – connection failed? Port 27015 UDP, server.cfg, Steam & firewall – multiplayer troubleshooting.

**Quick answer:** The Forest connection issues: **port 27015 UDP**, correct **serverPassword** in server.cfg and started as dedicated.

**If you landed here:** The Forest shows "Unable to connect", timeout or server not in list.

## Related

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