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 454 servers and 15 056 players are online in the monitoring.
How to connect to a server Rust
- Click «▶ Connect» on the server page — Rust opens and connects you.
- Manually: in the main menu press F1 and type
client.connect IP:PORT. - 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
| Server | Players | Map |
|---|---|---|
| US | Helli's Aimtrain | Facechecks/1v1/Ranked/Hellis | 699/750 | Custom Map |
| WARBANDITS.GG 3X |Solo/Duo/Trio|LootX3| JUST FULLWIPED | 698/725 | Wiped 10 Hours ago |
| Magic Rust #18 — Vanilla 2x | Baйп 28.10 | 441/510 | Baйп был 17ч нaзaд |
| MIRAGE RUST | WEDNESDAY 2x | VANILLA+ | Wipe 28.10 | 406/1350 | discord.gg/miragerust |
| [US] Rust in Peace - 2x Vanilla Wednesdays Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad | | 329/350 | JUST WIPED! |
| WARBANDITS.GG 2X |Solo/Duo/Trio/Quad/Max5| JUST FULLWIPED | 308/350 | Wiped 34 Hours ago |
| WARBANDITS.GG 2X |Solo/Duo|X2 JUST FULLWIPED | 293/325 | Wiped 10 Hours ago |
| RustReborn.gg EU - Bedwars | AimTrain | Creative | Arena | FFA | 282/300 | RR|Bedwars|Arenas|FFA|Creative |
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.