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Rust · Easy · 5 minutes

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.

Common files or settings

  • server/my_server_identity/cfg/server.cfg
  • server/my_server_identity/users.cfg
  • oxide/plugins/

Edit identity settings

Use server.cfg or startup variables for hostname, description, URL, header image, seed, and world size.

server.hostname "My Rust Server"
server.description "Welcome to the server"
server.worldsize 3500
server.seed 12345

Plan wipes

Changing seed or world size usually creates a new map. Back up first and tell players before wiping.

Restart and verify

Restart, then check console and the server browser. Browser listing can take a few minutes.

Quick checks

  • Back up before changing saves or major settings.
  • Restart after saving config changes.
  • If it fails, read the first error in the latest log.