# The Forest Server Documentation (/docs/the-forest)



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import { Rocket, Settings, Globe, Wrench, Shield, Gauge } from "lucide-react";

Everything you need to manage your The Forest dedicated server. From first-time setup to admin configuration, these guides walk you through each step.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your The Forest server through the in-game multiplayer menu." href="/docs/the-forest/connect-to-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Customize gameplay settings through the config.cfg file." href="/docs/the-forest/configure-your-server" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Set a Password" description="Protect your server with a password." href="/docs/the-forest/set-a-password" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Change Server Name" description="Update the hostname shown in the server browser." href="/docs/the-forest/change-server-name" />

  <Card icon={<Gauge />} title="Max Players" description="Adjust the maximum player slots (up to 8)." href="/docs/the-forest/max-players" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Reset Server" description="Wipe your server and start fresh with a full reinstall." href="/docs/the-forest/reset-server" />
</Cards>

Administration [#administration]

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin privileges using Steam IDs." href="/docs/the-forest/adding-admins" />
</Cards>

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