Rust Setup

Get your Rust server online with Oxide/uMod plugin support, automated wipes, and RCON access. This guide covers setup, plugin installation, wipe scheduling, and performance optimization.

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Choose Your Plan

Plan	Best For	Player Capacity
Starter	Small/medium maps (3000), casual communities	~25-50 players
Pro	Standard maps (4000), active servers	~50-100 players
Premium	Large maps (4500+), high-population servers	~100-150 players

Tip

Map size matters. Larger maps require more resources. Start with a smaller map and scale up as your community grows.

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Quick Start

1. Create your server

   Go to panel.mambahost.com → Create Server → Rust

2. Configure startup settings

   Set your world size, seed, and max players in the Startup tab

3. Deploy and wait for installation

   Setup completes in about 2 minutes

4. Copy your RCON credentials

   Find RCON password in the console for remote admin tools

5. Connect and play

   Use the IP and port from your panel to connect in-game

Note

First wipe? Rust generates a new map on first boot. Configure your seed and world size before starting.

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Server Configuration

Key Startup Variables

Variable	Description	Example
server.worldsize	Map size (1000-6000)	4000
server.seed	Map seed for consistent generation	12345
server.maxplayers	Maximum players	100
server.hostname	Server name in browser	”My Rust Server”
server.level	Map type	Procedural Map

Configuration Files

Edit these files in /server/rust/cfg/:

• server.cfg — Hostname, description, tags, header image
• users.cfg — Admin/moderator SteamIDs
• bans.cfg — Banned players

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Install Oxide/uMod Plugins

1. Oxide comes pre-installed on all Rust servers

2. Download plugins from uMod.org

3. Upload .cs files to /oxide/plugins/

4. Restart the server or use oxide.reload in console

5. Configure plugins — edit configs in /oxide/config/

Tip

Popular plugins: Kits, Clans, Economics, AutoDoors, BackPack, PlayerAdministration

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Wipe Schedule

Forced Wipes

Caution

First Thursday of each month — Facepunch forces a map wipe on all servers. This is automatic and cannot be avoided.

Custom Wipe Schedule

Set up automated wipes in Panel → Schedules:

1. Create a schedule for your wipe time

2. Add a command task with bpwipe or your wipe command

3. Add broadcast tasks to warn players (60/30/15/5 minutes before)

4. Enable the schedule and test it

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Performance Tips

Recommendation	Why
Use AutoPurge plugins	Cleans up dropped items and stale bases
Run gc.collect during off-peak	Reclaims memory
Limit entity counts	High entity counts cause lag
Schedule restarts	Clears accumulated memory usage
Use appropriate map size	Larger maps need more resources

Note

When to upgrade: If frame time exceeds 16ms or restarts take longer than a few minutes, consider upgrading your plan.

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RCON Access

Connect using tools like RustAdmin or BattleMetrics:

Setting	Value
IP	Your server IP
Port	RCON port (default: same as game port)
Password	From panel Startup settings

Caution

Security: Use a strong RCON password and rotate it quarterly. Never share RCON credentials publicly.

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Common Issues

Problem	Solution
High ping/lag	Check plan matches map size/player count; remove heavy plugins
Plugins fail to load	Check /oxide/logs/ for errors; update Oxide
Crash after wipe	Verify custom maps aren’t corrupt; use known seeds
Players stuck connecting	Confirm firewall ports (28015/28016) are open
Blueprint wipe not running	Check scheduler command syntax and timezone

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Helpful Links

Version Mismatch Fix update and version errors

Connection Issues Troubleshoot connection problems

Server Won't Start Fix crash loops

Panel Guide Learn panel features

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