Host your own Rust Server
Getting started
Server Configuration Parameters
Let's take a look at how to configure your first Rust server.
The first thing you'll want to do, is set up the basic parameters for your server. Things like server name, description, server password, etc.
Step 1
Log into the server panel (opens in a new tab) and find your Rust server.
Step 2
In the "Configuration" section, click on "Startup Parameters"
Step 3
Set the parameters to your liking. There are a lot of options available for a Rust server, so take the time to review each one and make changes if you'd like.
The main options you might want to change:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Name | The name of your server in the public server list. |
| Description | The description under your server title. Commonly used for rules & info. Use \n for newlines. |
| URL | The URL for your server. This is what comes up when clicking the "Visit Website" button. |
| Server Image | A URL to the header image for the top of your server listing. |
If you'd like to use Oxide Mod, you can also change the "OxideMod" parameter to 1. Otherwise, leave it as 0.
Start your server
Once you're happy with the startup parameter settings, go to the "System" section, then click "Console" and finally click on the "Start" button to start your server.
Remember: You will need to restart your server after making changes to your startup parameters, for those changes to apply.