# How to Change Max Players on Your Rust Server (/docs/rust/player-slots)



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

Via startup: `+server.maxplayers 50`

Or in `server.cfg`: `server.maxplayers 50`

Performance Notes [#performance-notes]

* Higher player counts need better CPU (single-thread performance matters most)
* 12GB RAM minimum, 16GB+ recommended for 50+ players
* World size 3000–4000 is ideal for most player counts
* Monitor with `status` command (check server FPS and entity count)

Related Guides [#related-guides]

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