Rust Guides
Manage your Rust server.
Quick help for settings, files, admins, mods, saves, backups, and troubleshooting. If Rust is not listed in the VialStack order catalog, open a billing support ticket and ask for Rust availability so we can confirm current launch status and next steps.
Need a new Rust server?
Check the billing order catalog first. If Rust is not shown yet, open a support ticket with Rust in the message and include your expected player count or server size so VialStack can confirm availability.
Change Rust name, seed, and map
Rust uses startup variables and server.cfg for identity, hostname, description, seed, world size, RCON, and plugin-related settings.
Server BrowserRust server browser keeps loading
Figure out whether it is ports, Steam query, direct connect, or broken server metadata.
RCONRust RCON waiting or not connecting
Check what RCON does, what you can safely verify, and when support needs a restart window.
BackupsCreate and restore backups
Back up before changes and restore safely after updates or bad mods.
ModsInstall mods and plugins
Use safe install steps and check compatibility before restarting.
TroubleshootingRead server logs
Find the first real error before changing more settings.