# Multiplayer Anti-Cheat > Server-side anti-cheat, base protection and staff tools. Mod for [Sons of the Forest](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/Sons_Of_The_Forest/) by [MPAC](https://sotf-mods.com/profile/mpac). Page: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/mpac/multiplayer-anti-cheat ## At a glance - **Version:** 1.0.0 (released 2026-11-15) - **Category:** Multiplayer & Servers - **Tags:** Performance, Bug fixes, In-game settings, Co-op, Accessibility - **Declared game version:** 1.0.0 - **Loader:** RedLoader 0.8.6 - **Platform:** Universal - **Multiplayer:** host only (other players join without it) - **Dedicated server:** supported - **Dependencies:** none - **File size:** 1.2 MB - **Downloads:** 4 (as of 2026-11-15) - **Followers:** 0 - **License:** All rights reserved - **First published:** 2026-11-15 - **Last release:** 2026-11-15 ## Install 1. Install RedLoader, the Sons of the Forest mod loader (RedManager can do it for you). 2. Download the mod and put it in the `_RedLoader/Mods` folder inside the game directory. 3. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded. Download 1.0.0: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/mpac/multiplayer-anti-cheat/download/1.0.0 Full guide: https://sotf-mods.com/install ## Description ### MPAC - Multiplayer Anti-Cheat[#](#md-mpac-multiplayer-anti-cheat) MPAC keeps cheaters and griefers out of your Sons of the Forest server. It catches cheats while people play, protects bases, and gives you and your staff the tools to run the server, in game or from a web dashboard. **Only the host needs it.** Your players don't install anything. It works on hosted games and on dedicated servers. #### What it does[#](#md-what-it-does) - **Catches cheats:** flying, clipping, speed hacks, teleporting, spawned items, duped items, infinite ammo, one-hit kills, kill aura, mass destruction, instant tree felling and more. Each check can log, block or punish. - **Protects bases:** keeps outsiders out of other players' storage, stops them damaging or taking apart what you built, and lets friends share a base with `!base add`. Protected zones, offline protection and grief penalties are all there too. - **Protects Kelvin and Virginia** from other players. - **Checks players when they join:** whitelist, name filter, fake admin actions, people posing as someone else, ban enforcement and reserved slots. - **Keeps chat clean:** banned words, mutes, slow mode, a link filter, mic spam and walkie-talkie abuse. - **Punishes your way:** kick or ban, a warning system, temporary bans, or a punishment ladder that steps up from a warning to a ban. #### Tools for you and your staff[#](#md-tools-for-you-and-your-staff) - **In-game menu (TAB):** see who's online, what's been flagged and each player's history. Mute, warn, kick, ban or exempt in one click, and change any setting mid-game. - **Staff tools:** Vanish, Spectate, Go To and Bring, X-Ray, Radar, Who's Talking and Who Built This. - **Discord alerts:** flags, kicks and bans post to your channel and can ping your staff roles. - **Strictness levels:** pick Watch Only, Balanced or Strict, or set every check yourself. - **Game settings:** change the game's own settings without starting a new world. #### Web dashboard[#](#md-web-dashboard) Sign in with Steam at **[dash.mpac.games](https://dash.mpac.games/)** to run your server from any browser, on your PC or your phone: - **Live map:** see every player, base and zone, and replay where anyone went. - **Management:** players, flags, warnings, bans and server chat, plus every setting. - **Staff access:** give your team Viewer, Moderator or Admin access, and choose what each level can do. **To link your server:** start the game or server once with MPAC installed. MPAC writes a link code to `Mods/MPAC/private/secrets.json`. Sign in at the dashboard, enter the code under **LINK A SERVER**, and the server is yours. Keep the code to yourself: whoever enters it first becomes the owner. Full linking steps: [mpac.games/server-setup.html#link](https://mpac.games/server-setup.html#link) #### Install (Hosted Game)[#](#md-install-hosted-game) 1. Install **RedLoader** and launch the game once so it sets itself up. 2. Put `MPAC.dll` and the `MPAC` folder into your `Sons Of The Forest\\Mods` folder. 3. Host a game. MPAC starts on Balanced. Press **TAB** to open the menu and choose how strict it should be. #### Dedicated servers[#](#md-dedicated-servers) MPAC runs on dedicated servers too, including rented ones, as long as your host allows RedLoader. Follow the step-by-step guide: **[mpac.games/server-setup.html](https://mpac.games/server-setup.html)** #### Every feature[#](#md-every-feature) This is only the short version. For the full list of features and what each one does, see **[mpac.games/features.html](https://mpac.games/features.html)** Questions or problems? Join us on Discord: [discord.gg/zknH3BRXg](https://discord.gg/zknH3BRXg) #### Special thanks[#](#md-special-thanks) Az, RegiRockn'Roll and the dedicated server testers. ## Changelog 1.0.0 (2026-11-15) First release All versions: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/mpac/multiplayer-anti-cheat/versions ## FAQ ### Does Multiplayer Anti-Cheat work in multiplayer? Yes, but only the host needs to install it; the other players can join without it. ### How do I install Multiplayer Anti-Cheat? Install RedLoader (RedManager can do it for you), download Multiplayer Anti-Cheat 1.0.0 from this page and put it in the \_RedLoader/Mods folder inside your game directory. Launch the game and press F1 to confirm it loaded. ### What does Multiplayer Anti-Cheat need? Only Sons of the Forest on Steam and RedLoader. It has no other dependencies. ### Does Multiplayer Anti-Cheat work on a dedicated server? Yes. Multiplayer Anti-Cheat can be installed on a dedicated server. ## Links - [website](https://mpac.games/) --- Source: https://sotf-mods.com/mods/mpac/multiplayer-anti-cheat ยท SOTF Mods, the home of Sons of the Forest modding.