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Rust Server Setup Guide

Set up a Rust dedicated server with Oxide/uMod plugins.

April 12, 202628 views

Rust Server Setup Guide

Setup

  1. Deploy a game server and select Rust
  2. Choose Basic tier or higher (Pro recommended for 50+ players)
  3. Configure server name, map size, and player count

Oxide/uMod Plugins

  1. Install Oxide from the Startup tab
  2. Download plugins from uMod.org
  3. Upload .cs plugin files to /oxide/plugins/
  4. Plugins load automatically - no restart needed

Configuration

Edit server.cfg:

server.hostname "My Rust Server"
server.maxplayers 100
server.worldsize 4000
server.seed 12345
server.pve false

Wipe Schedule

  • Map Wipe - Clear the map but keep blueprints
  • BP Wipe - Full wipe including blueprints
  • Schedule wipes using the control panel's task scheduler

RCON Access

RCON is available for remote administration. Use tools like RustAdmin or WebRCON with the RCON password from your startup configuration.

Performance

  • Map size 3000-4000 is ideal for most servers
  • Use fps.limit 30 to cap server FPS and reduce CPU
  • Monitor entity count - higher is more demanding
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