The Forest Server Hosting
Survive together on a terrifying island. Build, explore, and face the horrors with friends.
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See The Forest in action
Survive on a mysterious island after a plane crash. Build shelters, hunt, and uncover dark secrets in this intense survival horror.
SURVIVAL HORROR
What is The Forest?
After a plane crash strands you on a cannibal-infested peninsula, The Forest becomes a fight to build, hide, and survive, and to find your son. Equal parts base-builder and horror story.
SURVIVE AS A TEAM
Up to 8 players, one nightmare
Fear is better shared. A dedicated server keeps your treehouse fortress and traps persistent for up to 8 players, so the defense you built today is still standing tomorrow night.
YOUR DIFFICULTY
From chill building to permadeath
Tune enemy spawns, difficulty, and building rules through full server config. Run a peaceful building world or a hardcore permadeath gauntlet. Backups keep the horror from eating your progress.
Why Host The Forest With Ghostly
Built for survival communities who want their server to just work.
Instant Deployment
Your The Forest server spins up in seconds: order, configure, and start playing the same day.
Full File & Config Access
SFTP and an in-browser file manager give you full control over your The Forest server's files and settings.
DDoS Protection Included
Keep your The Forest community online and playing, even under attack.
Real Human Support
Stuck configuring your The Forest server? Our team of actual players, not bots, is here 24/7.
No contracts, cancel anytime
Our Plans. Upgrade Anytime.
Choose a plan that fits your needs.
Packed Full of Features.
Everything you need to run a great server, and nothing you have to pay extra for.
Blazing Fast Performance
Powered by high-end hardware and optimized infrastructure to deliver ultra-low latency and smooth gameplay.
24/7 Expert Support
Get real help anytime. Our team is always available.
Instant Server Deployment
Launch your server in seconds with no technical experience required.
Enterprise-Grade Hardware
NVMe SSDs and powerful CPUs keep everything fast and stable.
Advanced DDoS Protection
Stay protected from attacks with built-in mitigation systems.
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Included with every server
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Global Infrastructure. Low Latency.
Instantly connect to the fastest server near you with our high-performance network.
Locations
US East
New York, USA
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Seattle, USA
US Central
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United Kingdom
Portsmouth, England
Singapore
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Ghostly won’t ghost you
Fast, real support from real humans, however you like to reach out.
Our Standard
Setting up servers shouldn’t be frustrating. We know how confusing mods and plugins can get, and we’re here to help every step of the way, from your first world to a full modpack migration.
You’ll always talk to a real person. Never a bot.
Marcella
Community Relations & Partner Outreach
"Hi, I’m Marcella! Whether you need help picking the right plan or general support, I’ve got your back. Looking to partner? I can help with that as well!"
Pick Your Perfect Plan
Whether you're just starting out or running a big community, we have the right plan for you.
Budget
Solid performance and all the essentials. Perfect for small servers and testing ideas.
Performance
More power, more players, and smoother gameplay. The sweet spot for growing communities.
Not sure which plan is right for you? Our team is happy to help you choose.
Creators & communities
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Free Servers
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Exclusive Perks
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Affiliate Program
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the questions new server owners ask most. Still stuck? Our help center and support team have you covered.