# How to Connect to Your Rust Server (/docs/rust/join-server)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

Server Browser [#server-browser]

Search by name in the in-game server browser. Filter by Modded/Community/Official.

F1 Console (Direct Connect) [#f1-console-direct-connect]

Press **F1**, type:

```
client.connect IP:28015
```

Steam Server Browser [#steam-server-browser]

View → Game Servers → Favorites → Add `IP:28015`

Rust+ Companion App [#rust-companion-app]

Connect via the mobile app (requires port 28082 open).

Ports [#ports]

| Port  | Protocol | Purpose   |
| ----- | -------- | --------- |
| 28015 | UDP      | Game      |
| 28016 | TCP      | RCON      |
| 28017 | UDP      | Query     |
| 28082 | TCP      | Rust+ app |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/rust/server-config)