How to configure a Rust server? The settings guide

Configuring a Rust server means setting two things: the world parameters (map size and seed, name, slots) and the game rules (gather rate, wipe, PvP). The essentials are driven via server.cfg and the launch arguments. Here are the settings that really matter.

The basic parameters (server.cfg)

• server.hostname: the name displayed in the server list.
• server.maxplayers: the number of slots, to match your RAM and CPU.
• server.description and server.url: presentation and link for your community.
• server.worldsize: map size (typically 3000 to 4500). Bigger = more demanding.
• server.seed: the seed that determines the generated map. Change it at each wipe to renew the terrain.

Wipe: the rhythm of life of a Rust server

The wipe resets the world (buildings, blueprints depending on the setting). It's the heart of Rust: a classic cycle is a weekly map wipe and a monthly blueprint wipe, often aligned with the Facepunch update on the first Thursday of the month. Always announce your wipes: it's what triggers the connection peaks.

Gather rate and comfort (modded servers)

• A gather rate ×1 stays vanilla; ×2 or ×3 speeds up the farm and attracts players in a hurry.
• Adjust the craft and the night time to smooth out the experience.
• These advanced settings go through Oxide plugins: see the best mods for a Rust server.

Remote administration (RCON)

Enable RCON (via rcon.password) to administer the server with RustAdmin: bans, commands, scheduled restarts, all without going through the game console.

After each change to the configuration, restart the server to apply the changes, and keep a backup of the current map.

Do it in a few clicks

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