Hosting a Rust server can be a daunting and difficult process. However, purchasing a Rust dedicated server at Shockbyte makes becoming a Rust server owner extremely easy!
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Hosting a Rust Server
The following section covers the first-time setup we would suggest Rust server owners follow to get started with their server!
Map Configuration
When creating your desired Rust map, you can select the map size and seed that it will use.
Admins
Admins are an important part of any server, having players that have additional permissions that can help moderate and customise your server.
Automatic Wipes
As any Rust player knows, scheduled wipes are an important feature of a server. As it allows a fresh start for players on your server.
Server Name
As Rust uses a server browser list, it can be beneficial to have a unique server name as a form of identification allowing players to easily find and connect to your server.
Joining your Server
Once the initial setup is ready, then you and other players can connect to your server.
Hosting a Modded Rust Server
If you wish to run a modded Rust server, it's important to learn how to install Rust plugins and select the modding framework that suits your needs. Such as Oxide, or Carbon.
Running an Oxide Rust Server
Oxide is one of two modding frameworks that Shockbyte servers provide native support for. It's a great framework that allows server owners to install plugins that they desire to create a modded Rust server.
Running a Carbon Rust Server
Carbon is a newer modding framework that has recently gained popularity among Rust Server owners. It provides its own in-game panel allowing you to moderate and customise your server whilst connected as an admin.
Customising your Rust Server
Once the initial setup has been completed for your Rust server, as a server owner you can start investigating ways of additional customisation for your server.
Server.cfg
Server.cfg is one of the key configuration files used on your server. Its main purpose is to change the description, add tags, and advertisement of your server on the server browser. Here are some of the various tasks you can complete with server.cfg:
- How to Add Server Tags and Configure the Filter List on your Rust Server
- How to Change your Rust Server Description, Header Image and URL
- How to Configure Building Decay on your Rust Server
Custom Map
Custom maps are extremely popular in Rust as they can be utilised to reduce FPS, or provide unique features that can't be replicated in vanilla Rust.
Team Size
As with many modded servers, comes with team size limits. This is a simple configuration that can be changed in a matter of minutes.
Rust+
Rust+ is an app that can be used to connect your phone to your server, allowing players to monitor the server whilst they are disconnected. Before players can do this, the server owner must set it up on their server.
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