How to Make a Rust Server

Running your own Rust server means you control the wipe schedule, gather rates, map and plugins — the things that define a community. Here is how to set one up.

RAM and player slots

Rust is hungry: plan for 8 GB for a small map and modest population, and 12–16 GB+ for large maps or 150+ slots. Memory scales with map size and players.

Set your wipe schedule

Most servers wipe the map weekly or biweekly, with a blueprint wipe on the forced monthly Rust update. Wipe automation and seed rotation are built into the GGameHost panel.

Install Oxide/uMod and Carbon plugins

Plugins are what make a Rust server yours — kits, clans, economy, raid protection and events. GGameHost ships with Oxide/uMod ready and supports Carbon; install from the panel or upload your own.

Tune gather rates and map

Adjust gather/craft rates, map size and seed to set the server's pace, from vanilla-pure to heavily modded — all from the config editor, no SSH required.

Set it up in 4 steps

1. Choose a Rust plan sized to your population.
2. Deploy — online in under 60 seconds with RCON access.
3. Install plugins and set your wipe and rates.
4. Share the IP and grow your community.

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