How to play on Rust servers: connecting, choosing and your own server

A complete guide to Rust servers: how to connect, what server types exist and how to host your own. Right now 525 servers and 31 027 players are online in the monitoring.

How to connect to a server Rust

  1. Click «▶ Connect» on the server page — Rust opens and connects you.
  2. Manually: in the main menu press F1 and type client.connect IP:PORT.
  3. You can always copy the server address with the 📋 button on our server page.

What server types exist Rust

Rust servers: Vanilla, Modded (plugins), multipliers x2/x3/x5/x10, PvP/PvE, and by wipe schedule. A fresh wipe is the best moment to start from scratch with everyone.

Popular modes: Vanilla · Modded · PVE · PVP · 2x · 3x · 5x · 10x

How to host your own server Rust

Your own Rust server — SteamCMD (app 258550) + Oxide/Carbon for plugins; a 4-core / 8–16 GB VPS for the map. You can add a live server to our monitoring on the «Add server» page.

Best servers Rust right now

ServerPlayersMap
EU | Helli's Aimtrain | Facechecks/1v1/Speargun/Hellis990/1050Custom Map
MIRAGE RUST | MAIN 2x | Wipe 11.09976/1300Procedural+
Magic Rust #13 — Vanilla 2x | Baйп 11.09755/790Baйп был 21ч нaзaд
WARBANDITS.GG AU 3X |Solo/Duo/Trio|LootX3| JUST WIPED631/675Wiped 3 Hours ago
MIRAGE RUST | FRIDAY 2x | Wipe 11.09623/1100Procedural+
RustReborn.gg EU - Bedwars | AimTrain | Creative | Arena | FFA620/650RR|Bedwars|Arenas|FFA|Creative
Magic Rust #14 — Modded 2x (No limit) | Baйп 11.09573/600Baйп был 21ч нaзaд
Rustoria.co - EU East Long556/575Procedural Map

All servers Rust · Rating · Maps

FAQ

What is a wipe in Rust?
A reset of the server's progress/buildings; on a fresh wipe everyone starts from zero. We have a wipe servers list.
How do I connect by IP?
Menu → F1 → client.connect IP:port, or the Connect button here.
How does x10 differ from vanilla?
x10 speeds gathering/crafting 10×, for a faster start with less grind.