Rust Server

Unraid dedicated server hosting for Rust

Rust Dedicated Server

Video IBRACORP Rust Server Tutorial

Useful Links

• Rust Official Website
• Rust Developer Resources

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Credits

Role	Contributor
Writer / Producer	ich777
Video Recording and Voice	IBRACORP
Contributor	ich777
Testing / Proofreading	IBRACORP Community

Feature List

Rust Dedicated Server Features:

• Full Rust multiplayer survival server
• Support for 100+ concurrent players
• Oxide plugin support for modding
• Admin controls and permissions
• Configurable world size and settings
• Automatic server updates

Prerequisites

System Requirements:

• CPU: 4+ cores (2.0GHz or higher)
• RAM: 6GB minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• Storage: 10GB available space minimum
• Network: Stable internet connection with port forwarding
• Steam Account: Required for dedicated server

Installation

Unraid Docker Template

Rust Server / ich777's Repository / Gaming

Installation Steps:

1. Head to the Community Applications store in Unraid
2. Search for and click to install Rust Server from ich777's Repository
3. If you are using a custom Docker network, select it in the 'Network Type' field
4. Enter the host port you want to map for the server. By default it is 28015. Only change it if this port is already in use
5. Configure Server Settings:
   • Set SERVER_NAME to your desired server name
   • Configure WORLD_SIZE (default: 3000)
   • Set MAX_PLAYERS (default: 100)
   • Configure SERVER_DESCRIPTION with server details
6. Click Apply and wait for the container to pull down and start
7. Port Forwarding: Forward port 28015 (UDP) on your router to your Unraid server

Docker Compose

version: '3.8'
services:
  rust-server:
    image: ich777/steamcmd:rust
    container_name: rust-server
    restart: unless-stopped
    environment:
      - SERVER_NAME=My Rust Server
      - WORLD_SIZE=3000
      - MAX_PLAYERS=100
      - SERVER_DESCRIPTION=A great Rust server
      - PUID=1000
      - PGID=1000
    ports:
      - "28015:28015/udp"
    volumes:
      - ./rust-data:/serverdata/steamcmd/rust

Installation Steps:

1. Save the above configuration as docker-compose.yml
2. Customize the environment variables as needed
3. Start the container:

   docker compose up -d

4. Monitor logs for successful startup

Configuration

Server Setup Process:

1. The server will automatically download Rust files on first startup
2. Wait for the download and world generation to complete (15-45 minutes)
3. Your server will be available at YOUR_SERVER_IP:28015
4. Players can connect by pressing F1 in Rust and typing: connect YOUR_SERVER_IP:28015

World Generation:

• World size determines map complexity and player capacity
• Larger worlds require more RAM and processing power
• Default seed generates a random world each wipe

Server Management

Becoming Server Admin

1. Join your server as a player
2. Press F1 to open the console
3. Note your Steam ID (displayed in console)
4. Access server files and edit /serverdata/steamcmd/rust/cfg/users.cfg
5. Add your Steam ID with admin permissions:

   ownerid YOUR_STEAM_ID_HERE "Your Name"

6. Restart the server to apply changes

Admin Commands

Basic Commands:

# Give items to player
give PLAYER_NAME ITEM_NAME QUANTITY

# Teleport to player
teleport PLAYER_NAME

# Kick player
kick PLAYER_NAME "Reason"

# Ban player
ban PLAYER_NAME "Reason"

# Save server
save

Oxide Plugin Support

Enable Oxide:

1. Set OXIDE_ENABLED=true in your container environment
2. Restart the container
3. Plugins will be automatically downloaded and installed

Popular Plugins:

• AdminRadar - Admin map overlay
• Kits - Give players starter kits
• Economics - In-game economy system
• Teleportation - Player teleport commands

Configuration Options

Server Settings

Setting	Description	Default	Example
SERVER_NAME	Server display name	Rust Server	My PvP Server
WORLD_SIZE	Map size	3000	2000, 4000
MAX_PLAYERS	Player limit	100	50, 200
SERVER_DESCRIPTION	Server description	Empty	Vanilla PvP
SAVE_INTERVAL	Auto-save interval	300	600 (10 mins)

Advanced Configuration

Server Configuration File (server.cfg):

# Server identity
server.hostname "My Rust Server"
server.description "A great Rust server"
server.maxplayers 100
server.worldsize 3000

# Gameplay settings
server.pve false
server.pvp true
decay.scale 1.0

# Performance settings
fps.limit 256
server.tickrate 30

Wipe Management

Manual Wipe

Map Wipe Only:

# Stop server
docker stop rust-server

# Remove map files
rm -rf ./rust-data/server/WORLD_IDENTITY/

# Start server
docker start rust-server

Full Wipe (Map + Blueprints):

# Stop server
docker stop rust-server

# Remove all server data
rm -rf ./rust-data/server/

# Start server
docker start rust-server

Automated Wipes

Configure automatic wipes using cron jobs or environment variables:

# Weekly Thursday wipe at 2 PM
WIPE_SCHEDULE="0 14 * * 4"

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Server Won't Start:

• Check available disk space (minimum 10GB)
• Verify port 28015 is not in use
• Review container logs for error messages

Players Can't Connect:

• Confirm port forwarding for 28015 UDP
• Check firewall settings
• Ensure server startup is complete

Performance Issues:

• Monitor RAM usage (upgrade if consistently high)
• Reduce world size for better performance
• Limit concurrent players based on hardware

Connection Issues:

• Verify server IP and port are correct
• Check if server is listed in community browser
• Ensure players are using correct Rust client version

Log Analysis

# View container logs
docker logs rust-server

# Follow logs in real-time
docker logs -f rust-server

# Check Rust server logs
tail -f ./rust-data/server/IDENTITY/logs/latest.txt

Performance Optimization

Hardware Recommendations

Minimum (50 players):

• 4 core CPU, 8GB RAM
• World size: 2000

Recommended (100 players):

• 6+ core CPU, 16GB RAM
• World size: 3000

High Performance (200+ players):

• 8+ core CPU, 32GB RAM
• World size: 4000

Server Settings

# Optimize for performance
fps.limit 60
graphics.quality 0
render.level 0
terrain.quality 0

Special Thanks

• ich777 developer for their excellent Docker container and guidance
• To our fantastic Discord community and our Admins DiscDuck and Hawks for their input and documentation (as always)

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