Updated 2026 with the full command set, sourced from live RCON output. Works on any current Rust server, including after the “Built Different” update.
This is the complete, categorised reference for Rust server admin and console commands — moderation, convars, spawning, weather, events and anti-cheat — plus how to run them from the in-game F1 console and over RCON.
How to run Rust commands
- F1 console — press
F1in-game. You must be authed (admin/owner) to run admin commands. - RCON / WebRCON — connect with RustAdmin or WebRCON to run commands remotely. RCON uses your RCON port (default
28016). See our RCON setup guide.
Make yourself admin with ownerid <SteamID> "name" (full owner, auth level 2) or moderatorid <SteamID> "name" (moderator, level 1), then run server.writecfg to save it.
Player moderation
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
kick "name" | Remove a player from the server |
kickall | Kick all connected players |
ban "name" / banid <SteamID> | Permanently ban a player (by name or Steam ID) |
unban <SteamID> | Remove a ban |
mutevoice <SteamID> / unmutevoice | Silence or restore voice chat |
mutechat <SteamID> / unmutechat | Disable or restore text chat |
teleport "name1" "name2" | Teleport one player to another |
teleport2me "name" | Bring a player to you |
teleportpos "x y z" | Teleport to coordinates |
Server status & information
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
status | List connected players, ping and Steam IDs |
players / playerlist | Print currently connected clients |
users | Show user info for players on the server |
serverinfo | Server information (uptime, FPS, players, memory) |
banlistex | Show bans with reasons and names |
server.fps | Current server framerate (performance) |
Server management
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
save / server.save | Force an immediate world save |
server.writecfg | Write current settings to config files |
server.readcfg | Reload configuration |
server.backup | Back up the server folder |
restart <seconds> | Restart the server with a countdown warning |
quit | Shut the server down |
Spawning & giving items
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
inventory.give <item> <amount> | Give yourself an item |
inventory.giveto "name" <item> <amt> | Give an item to a specific player |
inventory.giveall <item> <amt> | Give an item to every player |
inventory.givebp <item> | Give a blueprint |
spawn <entity> | Spawn an entity or NPC |
These need exact item shortnames. Get all 261 with ready-to-paste give/spawn commands from our free Rust Item IDs & Admin Commands tool.
Server convars (settings)
| Convar | Description (default) |
|---|---|
server.maxplayers | Player slot limit (100) |
server.worldsize | Map size in metres (3000) |
server.seed | Map generation seed |
server.tickrate | Server update frequency (30) |
server.saveinterval | Auto-save interval, seconds (300) |
server.meleedamage / bulletdamage / arrowdamage | Damage multipliers (1) |
decay.scale | Decay rate multiplier (1) — set 0 to disable decay |
construct.frameminutes | Minutes before placed frames decay (30) |
Weather & environment
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
weather.rain <0-1> | Set rainfall |
weather.fog <0-1> | Set fog density |
weather.wind <0-1> | Set wind intensity |
env.time <0-24> | Set the time of day |
env.addtime <hours> | Advance in-game time |
Events & spawning
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
heli.call | Spawn the attack helicopter |
heli.calltome | Call the helicopter to your location |
heli.strafe | Order a helicopter strafing run |
supply.call / supply.drop | Trigger a supply drop |
spawn.fill_populations | Repopulate NPCs and animals |
Anti-cheat convars
| Convar | Description (default) |
|---|---|
antihack.enabled | Master anti-cheat toggle (true) |
antihack.flyhack_protection | Flight-exploit detection (2) |
antihack.speedhack_protection | Speed-exploit detection (1) |
antihack.noclip_protection | Noclip detection (3) |
Auth levels
- Level 0 — normal player, no admin powers.
- Level 1 — moderator (
moderatorid): kick, ban, mute, teleport. - Level 2 — owner (
ownerid): full access including convars and spawning.
FAQ
How do I open the console in Rust?
Press F1 in-game. If admin commands don’t work, you aren’t authed — add your SteamID with ownerid from RCON first.
Do these work on Oxide/Carbon servers?
Yes — these are vanilla server commands and work on modded servers too. Plugins simply add extra chat commands on top.
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