The Clans plugin is one of the most popular social and group-management plugins available for Rust servers. Created by k1lly0u, it allows players to create clans, invite friends, manage memberships, and communicate through dedicated clan chat channels. For many community, PvP, and modded servers, Clans serves as the foundation for group-based gameplay and can integrate with numerous other plugins.
One reason uMod Clans remains one of the most popular Clans plugins is its compatibility with other Rust plugins. The plugin can integrate with economy systems, rankings, rewards, and PvP enhancements while providing a stunning interface for players to manage their groups.
This guide explains how to install the Clans plugin, configure its settings, and use its features in-game.
Installation Instructions
To install the Clans Rust plugin:
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Visit uMod and search for Clans, or use this link.
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Download the latest version of the plugin. Older versions will cause problems, so pay attention.
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Upload the files to your server’s oxide/plugins folder using the File Manager on Physgun, SFTP/FTP file transfer, or manually in your dedicated server files.
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Restart your server or use the oxide.reload command.
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Your plugin should be running and operational now! After loading for the first time, it will automatically generate its data and config folders.
Clans Plugin Configuration
Assigning Permissions
Unlike other plugins, the clans plugin doesn’t need any special perms to be used. Just join in and try it out!
The plugin automatically handles player data and clan membership tracking, allowing players to create and manage clans without requiring additional permission assignments.
Editing the Config File
Once the plugin works, you’re going to want to change some configuration. The clans plugin has a few config options for you to mess around with. You can edit the config file in oxide/config/Clans.json.
Some configuration options include:
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Clan member limits
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Clan tag options
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Clan invitation options
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Role colors
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Purge options
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Logging
Using Clans In-Game
Chat Commands
Clans has a wide variety of chat commands ranging from member clan commands, all the way to owner clan commands. Here’s a list of all of the commands:
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/clan - Display clan menu
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/clanhelp - Displays help
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/clan create [tag] - Create a new clan
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/clan join [tag] - Join a clan if you have an invite
The clan menu provides a useful clan overview and acts as one stunning interface for viewing clan information, managing members, alliances, and clan settings.
Clan Member Commands
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/clan leave- Leave another player’s clan
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/c [message] - Send a message to all clan mates
Clan Moderator Commands
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/clan invite [partialname] - Invite a player to join your clan
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/clan invite cancel [partialname/ID] - Cancel a pending invite
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/clan kick [partialname/ID] - Kick a player from your clan
When moderators invite players, the plugin automatically sends clan invitation notifications that allow players to join the group.
Clan Owner Commands
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/clan promote [partialname/ID] - Promote a clan member to clan moderator
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/clan demote [partialname/ID] - Demote a clan moderator to clan member
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/clan disband - Disband your clan
When a clan leader leaves, ownership can be transferred to a new owner depending on server settings.
Clan Alliance Commands
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/clan ally invite [tag] - Request an alliance with another clan
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/clan ally withdraw [tag] - Revoke an alliance invitation with another clan
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/clan ally accept [tag] - Accept an alliance invite
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/clan ally reject [tag] - Decline an alliance request
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/clan ally revoke [tag] - Break alliances
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/a [message] - Send a message to all clan members and allied clans
The alliance system supports allied clan creation and can share friendly fire settings between allied groups when configured by the server owner.
Conclusion
The Clans plugin is one of the most essential community-management plugins available for Rust. By allowing players to create groups, manage memberships, and communicate through private clan chat, it helps foster teamwork and long-term player engagement.
Whether you’re running a casual community server, a competitive PvP environment, or a heavily modded experience, the Clans plugin provides a powerful framework for group-based gameplay. With proper configuration and permissions, it can quickly become one of the most frequently used features on your server.
