Whether a player is spamming chat, being disruptive in voice, or violating server guidelines, Rust gives server admins the ability to mute or unmute players quickly using simple commands.
In this guide, you will learn how to mute players on your server using the in-game console or RCON console, how to mute both text and voice chat, and how to unmute players when needed. We will also cover command examples using player names or Steam IDs so moderation actions are applied correctly and immediately.
Muting Players On A Rust Server
To mute players on a Rust server:
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Access your server via RCON, open your panel, or open the in-game console using F1.
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Ensure that the player you want to mute is connected to your server.
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unmute "<player_name_or_steam_id>"into your server, RCON client, or F1 console. -
Replace the argument in angle brackets with either the player’s name or Steam ID 64
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Press enter to run the command.
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If the command wasn’t executed correctly, it will display a “Player not found” error or something similar.
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The player that you’ve specified in the command will have both their voice and text chat muted.
Unmuting A Player On A Rust Server (Unmute Command)
To unmute players on a Rust server:
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To unmute a player, follow the same steps mentioned previously in this guide until step 3.
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unmute "<player_name_or_steam_id>"into your server, RCON client, or F1 console. -
Replace the argument in angle brackets with either the player’s name or Steam ID 64
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Press enter to run the command.
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If the command wasn’t executed correctly, it will display a “Player not found” error or something similar.
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The muted player will now be unmuted and can freely speak as normal.
That’s it! Now you know how to mute and unmute players on your Rust server using admin commands.
You can also use plugins like Better Chat Mute for additional chat muting features. Using the plugin works similarly to vanilla Rust with a few differences outlined in the plugin’s description.