# Rust Server Guides (/docs/rust)



import { Rocket, Settings, Shield, Puzzle, Globe, Wrench } from "lucide-react";

Rust is a multiplayer survival game developed by Facepunch Studios. Players gather resources, build bases, craft weapons, and compete against other players in a harsh open-world environment. Whether you are running a vanilla server or a fully modded community, these guides will help you get your XGamingServer Rust server configured and running smoothly.

Getting Started [#getting-started]

Connect and configure your server.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Rocket />} title="Connect to Your Server" description="Join your server using the in-game console." href="/docs/rust/join-server" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Configure Your Server" description="Adjust server settings, name, password, and more." href="/docs/rust/server-config" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Update Your Server" description="Keep your server running the latest version." href="/docs/rust/server-config" />
</Cards>

Server Management [#server-management]

Manage admins, bans, and server wipes.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Adding Admins" description="Grant admin or moderator permissions to players." href="/docs/rust/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Shield />} title="Banning Players" description="Ban and unban players from your server." href="/docs/rust/admin-setup" />

  <Card icon={<Settings />} title="Max Players" description="Change the player slot limit." href="/docs/rust/player-slots" />

  <Card icon={<Wrench />} title="Wipe Server" description="Perform blueprint, map, or full wipes." href="/docs/rust/wipe-guide" />
</Cards>

Customization [#customization]

Add plugins and custom maps.

<Cards>
  <Card icon={<Puzzle />} title="Installing Plugins" description="Enable Oxide and install plugins." href="/docs/rust/oxide-plugins" />

  <Card icon={<Globe />} title="Custom Maps" description="Upload and play community-made maps." href="/docs/rust/upload-custom-maps" />
</Cards>

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