How to play server for Rust

The first thing you need to pay attention to is the system requirements. If your system unit doesn't match them, don't even try to run a dedicated server.

System requirements

At a basic level, a generated map of 3 square kilometers (default size) can run with 2 GB of RAM. Do not forget that other objects will appear on the map later, so the load on the server will increase. Based on this, Rust recommends using at least 8 GB of RAM to support a dedicated server .

Installing and updating SteamCMD

SteamCMD is a command line console used to install Steam files. It is through this console that you will be able to install and update the Rust server. Here is a short guide:

1. Create a folder for SteamCMD, for example D:\steamcmd.
2. Create a folder for the server, for example D:\rustserver.
3. Download SteamCMD for Windows.
4. Extract the contents of the ZIP file to the folder you created for steamcmd.
5. Run steamcmd.exe. You will probably need to confirm administrator rights.

In addition to downloading and installing, you will update SteamCMD to the latest version in parallel.

Installing a Dedicated Rust Server

Run the console line and start installing the server. Enter the following commands in succession with Enter:

• force_install_dir "D:\rustserver\"
• login anonymous
• app_update 258550
• quit

This will give you a server with default settings. You can modify it using a variety of commands that you can easily find on the Internet.

Setting up and starting the server

To start the server, create at least one script package. First, create a file called RustServer.bat in your server installation directory (D:\rustserver), then right-click on it and start editing.

Batch Script File

A batch script is a text document that stores a list of sequentially executed commands. The main use of a batch script when hosting a server is to allow the owner of the server to make sure it is up to date, and if it fails, it will be resumed. The easiest way to do this is with the GOTO statement.

It is important to note that sometimes, instead of completely closing Rust, it freezes. In this case, the server will not be restarted because the process has not actually been stopped. If the RustDedicated.exe process does not end, then the restart will not be performed.

Here is an example setup:

1. echo off
2. :start
3. D:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir D:\rustserver\ +app_update 258550 +quit
4. exe -batchmode +server.port 28015 +server.level "Map" +server.seed 1234 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 10 +server.hostname "Server_display_name" +server.description "Description_to_display_in_server_connect_window." +server.url "http://yoursite.com" +server.headerimage "http://yoursite.com/server_image.jpg" +server.identity "server1" +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password letmein +rcon. web 1
5. goto start

Note. This is a simple example that cannot be taken as a basis and used without modification. The numbering is used as a reference. You do not need it and should not use it when entering commands.

How to connect to a new server

Start Rust, but don't select a server. Please note that your server is not on the "Local Network" tab. Press the F1 key and go to the console. Let's assume that you used the default port (28015), so to connect to your server, enter the command:

• client.connect localhost:28015

If you used a different port, adjust the command accordingly.