How to join a Rust server?

Joining a Rust server takes a few seconds once you know the three methods: the in-game list, the favorites, or the direct connection by IP in the console. Here's how to do it, including joining your own server.

Method 1: the server list (in-game)

In Rust's main menu, click Play Game. Use the filters (Official, Community, Modded) and the search bar to find a server by its name. Click, then Connect. It's the simplest method for discovering new servers.

Method 2: the favorites

Add your favorite servers to favorites (star icon): they'll appear in the Favorites tab, with the live player count. Ideal for instantly finding your server after a wipe.

Method 3: direct connection by IP (the most reliable)

If you have the IP and port of the server, it's the safest method:

• Open the console with the F1 key.
• Type client.connect IP:PORT (for example client.connect 51.83.xxx.xxx:28015).
• Confirm: the game connects directly, even if the server doesn't appear in the list.

Direct connection is perfect right after a wipe or when the server is recent and not yet indexed in the community list.

Can't connect?

• Check that the server is indeed online and that the IP/port are exact.
• A version issue after a Facepunch update sometimes prevents the connection: update the client.
• On a self-hosted server, a poorly opened port blocks everything, a problem that hosts avoid (see How to create a Rust server?).

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