Rust
How to disable Eac for Rust Servers
This guide will show you how to disable EAC. This will also disable secure boot.
How to update a Rust server
Updating your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting is effortless! Simply restart your server, the latest Rust updates will automatically download and apply. Easy!
How to install Oxide on a Rust server
Quickly enable OxideMod for your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Simply stop your server, go to the Settings page, enable the OxideMod toggle, and restart your server. Now you're ready to start using mods and enhance your Rust gameplay!
How to set seed on a Rust server
Quickly set a custom seed on your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Just enter your desired seed in the World Seed box on the Settings page, delete old map files (proceduralmap) in server > rust via File Manager, restart your server, and enjoy your fresh map!
How to make yourself Admin on a Rust Server
Quickly add moderators or owners to your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Just grab the player's SteamID, go to your server's console, and enter either moderatorid <STEAMID> <Reason> or ownerid <STEAMID> <Reason>. Don't forget to run writecfg afterward to save the changes!
How to Get An Rust Server To Show On Server List
Want your Rust server to appear in the official server list? Follow these quick steps with Kinetic Hosting: set a Query Port, ensure your server and mods are updated, shorten your server name, clear the Steam cache (delete appcache and config folders), and wait up to 30 minutes. Remember, the Rust list shows a maximum of 5000 servers, so direct connecting (client.connect IP:PORT) may be needed during busy times!
How to set your Rust Servers Tags
Quickly set tags for your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Edit your serverauto.cfg file (Server > Rust > cfg), find server.tags, and add tags from groups like Wipe Schedule, Difficulty, Region, and more within the quotes " ". Save, restart your server, and help players find your server easily!
How To Join Your Rust Server
Easily connect to your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Simply copy your server's IP and Port from the Overview page, press F1 in-game to open the console, and enter client.connect IP:PORT. Connecting might take a moment depending on your map size—then you're all set to play!
How to set your Rust Servers MOTD
Quickly set your Rust server's MOTD (Message of the Day) with Kinetic Hosting! Just edit your serverauto.cfg file (found in Server > Rust > cfg), find the line server.motd, and add your custom message between the quotes " ". Save, restart your server, and keep your players informed easily!
How to set your Rust Servers Description
Quickly set your Rust server's description with Kinetic Hosting! Just open your serverauto.cfg file (found in Server > Rust > cfg), add or edit the line server.description "Your Description Here", save, and restart your server. For line breaks, simply add /n. Easily customize your server details!
How to Ban Players on a Rust Server
Easily manage player bans on your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Quickly ban or unban players using their SteamID via the console, and easily check your banlist directly through the console or the bans.cfg file. Keep your server safe and player-friendly in just a few simple steps!
How to set your Query Port for your Rust server
Quickly set your Rust server's query port with Kinetic Hosting! Just open a new port in the Network & Ports section, copy the number, paste it into the Query Port box on the Settings page, and start your server. Then easily connect via Steam using ConnectionAddress:QueryPort.
How to set a header img on a Rust server
Easily set a custom header image for your Rust server with Kinetic Hosting! Simply upload your PNG or JPG (512×256 or 1024×512) to Dropbox, your own web server, or contact our support to host it for you. Then add the direct image URL in your server's settings—it's that simple!