Complete comprehensive guides for Rust server hosting.
Where to find your Rust server.cfg and users.cfg config files (in /server/rust/cfg/), how to create, edit and download them — plus a ready-to-copy server.cfg template for your hostname, tags, gather rates and server settings.
Learn how to make a Rust server step by step. Set up a Rust dedicated server, configure settings, open ports, and start hosting your own game today.
In this guide, we will explain how Rust admin permissions work and what you need to know before giving someone admin access.
In this guide, we will cover what you need before you start, how custom map loading works, and the key mistakes that cause map downloads or server boots to fail.
In this guide, we’ll cover how Rust plugins work, where they’re installed, and what you need to know to safely add them to your server without breaking anything.
Learn how to install, configure, and use the Advanced Air Strike plugin on your Rust server. This guide covers permissions, configuration settings, and how players can call in devastating air strikes and nuclear attacks.
Learn how to install, configure, and manage the Health Boost plugin for Rust. This guide covers permissions, configuration options, and the in-game admin menu.
Learn how to install, configure, and use the Recycler Station plugin on your Rust server. This guide covers permissions, configuration options, player commands, and how to set up automated recycling systems using Rust's industrial network.
Learn how to connect your Rust server to Discord in just a few simple steps. Read this article to upgrade your server experience with Discord compatibility!
Discover how better chat rust can improve the way your server's in-game chat looks.
Discover how to maximize your gameplay with server rewards in Rust. Learn how to install, configure, and use the Server Rewards plugin!
Discover a new way to smelt your items with the Quick Smelt Rust plugin. This guide teaches you how to install, configure, and use the plugin on your Rust server!
Discover the features and benefits of the Clans Plugin in Rust. Learn how it enhances gameplay and fosters teamwork. Read the article to find out more!
Discover how the Rust Vanish Plugin can enhance your Rust admin experience. Learn how to install, configure, and use the plugin in just a few simple steps!
Getting kicked to the main menu or staring at a loading screen that never moves, connection errors in Rust have a way of showing up at the worst possible time.
Getting friends onto your Rust server should be simple. This guide covers all the ways to invite friends — through Steam, using a server IP, or the in-game browser — along with common fixes for connection issues.
A complete reference for Rust admin commands — learn how to access the console, understand command structure, and manage your server with the full command list.
