Configuring Your Rust Server Settings
This guide covers how to configure your Rust dedicated server, from basic settings to rates and admin management.
Basic Server Settings
Access these through the Startup tab in your control panel:
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Server Name | Display name in server browser | SpillHosting Rust |
| Server Description | Description shown in server info | - |
| Server URL | Your community website URL | - |
| Max Players | Maximum concurrent players | 50 |
| World Size | Map size (1000-6000) | 3500 |
| World Seed | Map generation seed | Random |
| Server Password | Empty = public server | - |
Map Configuration
World Size
- 1000-2000 - Small map, good for 10-20 players
- 2500-3500 - Medium map, ideal for 20-50 players
- 4000-6000 - Large map, best for 50+ players
Custom Maps
- Upload your custom map
.mapfile via SFTP - In the Startup tab, set the Map URL to point to your map file
- Restart the server to load the custom map
Server Rates
Modify gather rates and other multipliers through the console or server config:
Gather Rates
Use these commands in the server console:
gather.rate dispenser * 2 # 2x all gather rates
gather.rate pickup * 2 # 2x pickup rates
gather.rate quarry * 2 # 2x quarry rates
gather.rate survey * 2 # 2x survey charge rates
Crafting and Smelting
craft.instant true # Instant crafting
craft.timescale 0.5 # 2x craft speed (half time)
Admin Setup
Adding Admins via RCON
- Open the Console tab in the control panel
- Use the following commands:
ownerid [Steam64ID] [name] [reason] # Full server owner
moderatorid [Steam64ID] [name] [reason] # Moderator access
Admin Roles
- Owner - Full access, can add other admins, access all commands
- Moderator - Can kick, ban, and use moderation commands
Useful Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
kick [name/id] |
Kick a player |
ban [name/id] [reason] |
Ban a player |
unban [id] |
Unban a player |
say [message] |
Broadcast server message |
server.save |
Force save |
server.writecfg |
Save server config |
teleport [name] |
Teleport to a player |
noclip |
Toggle noclip (fly through walls) |
god true |
Enable god mode |
Server Configuration File
For persistent settings, edit server.cfg in your server's root directory:
server.hostname "My Rust Server"
server.description "Welcome to our server!"
server.maxplayers 50
server.worldsize 3500
server.saveinterval 300
decay.scale 1.0
Decay Settings
Control building decay rates:
decay.scale 1.0 # Normal decay (default)
decay.scale 0.5 # Half decay rate
decay.scale 0 # No decay (not recommended for large servers)
Applying Changes
- Console commands take effect immediately
- Config file changes require a server restart
- Startup tab changes require a server restart
- Some map changes (size, seed) require a full wipe
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