- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
4GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
35GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
2 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
6GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
40GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
3 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
8GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
60GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
4 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
12GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
80GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
6 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
16GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
120GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
8 Dedicated Threads @ 5.7GHz - RAM DDR5
24GB (Guaranteed) - NVMe SSD Storage
160GB - Player Slots
Unlimited player slots - DDOS PROTECTION
Included
Rust Server Hosting Control Panel
Our Rust game panel is based on Pterodactyl and comes with powerful features for full server management.
Easy Rust Server Configuration
Our Rust game panel gives you full control of your server settings, Oxide plugins, and game files through an intuitive interface.
Automated Rust Server Backups
Configure automated server backups directly from the panel and download them anytime. Never lose your world data or player progress again.
Custom Panel Features
MySQL databases, sub-user management, scheduled restarts, wipe scheduling, Oxide/uMod plugin management, and much more.
Our datacenters are located in 5 regions
Global coverage our game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia getting you a Rust server rental closest to you with minimal ping
6 Global Datacenters in East and West Coast North America, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia
This ensures you always receive the best ping for a smooth, and fast gaming experience.
- East Coast USA-NYC/Miami/Montreal
- West Coast USA-Los Angeles
- Europe-Germany
- Oceania-Australia/New Zealand
- Singapore
How do I set up a Rust dedicated server?
We will show you how XGamingServer makes it easier for you to set up a Rust server without the many configurations and technical knowhow
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Installation of Rust Server with XGamingServer
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Installation of Rust Server without XGamingServer
Step 1: Enter your details and select your plan size and region
Step 2: Purchase your Rust server
Step 3: Launch your Rust Server and enjoy
Setting Up Your Own Rust Dedicated Server
Hosting a Rust server on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) gives you complete control over your gaming environment. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for those who want to self-host.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor (CPU): Minimum 3.7 GHz quad-core.
- Memory (RAM): At least 8 GB (16 GB recommended for modded servers).
- Disk Space: Minimum 50 GB SSD available.
- Network: Stable connection with low latency, port forwarding required.
Step 1: Install SteamCMD
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install lib32gcc-s1 lib32stdc++6 curl wget -y
mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
wget https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz
tar -xvzf steamcmd_linux.tar.gzStep 2: Download the Rust Dedicated Server
./steamcmd.sh
login anonymous
force_install_dir ~/rust_server
app_update 258550 validate
quitStep 3: Configure and Launch
Edit your server.cfg file to configure server name, map size, seed, max players, and other settings. Then launch the server executable with your desired parameters.
Why Choose XGamingServer for Rust Server Hosting
Here is why you should choose us for your Rust server hosting needs
Around the Clock Support
We respond to tickets in record times and help as much as we can to solve your Rust server issues.
Extensive Documentation
Our documentation covers everything from basic setup to advanced Rust server configurations, Oxide plugins, and custom maps.
Instant Activation
Rust servers come online within minutes of placing an order. Start playing instantly without any manual setup.
Top of the Line Hardware
Our servers run on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs with NVMe SSD storage and 1Gbps bandwidth, giving you the best Rust server hosting experience.
Multiple Locations
Our Rust game servers are located in East and West Coast North America, Europe, Singapore and Australia. We ensure you get the lowest ping possible.
Custom Control Panel
Our control panel is fully customized for easy Rust server management, including Oxide plugin installation, wipe scheduling, and RCON access.
Get the Best Performance for Your Rust Server Hosting
Experience the hosting your Rust server deserves with our cutting-edge, high-frequency hardware, meticulously optimized for Rust. We guarantee unparalleled performance through our strict no-overload, no-oversell policy.
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Game Switcher
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Powerful Hardware
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Sub-Users and Control
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DDoS Protection
Flexibility: XGamingServer provides a game switching feature, allowing you to switch between different games hosted on the same server. This means you can easily switch from Rust to another supported game without needing a separate server.
Cost-Effective: This feature maximizes the use of your server resources and offers cost savings by eliminating the need to purchase multiple servers for different games.
Seamless Transition: The process of switching games is designed to be seamless and straightforward, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption.
Experience unrivaled performance with our state-of-the-art, high-frequency hardware specifically optimized for Rust servers. Our infrastructure is engineered to prevent overloads and overselling, delivering consistent and dependable performance.
We offer dedicated physical resources exclusively for your use, not just a shared pool of servers with slot restrictions. This guarantees your server remains unencumbered. Hardware Specifications: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X @ 5.7GHz / 128GB DDR5 RAM / 1TB NVMe SSDs / Network Capacity: Premium 1Gbps
Empower your team and streamline server administration with our comprehensive management tools. Invite trusted individuals - friends, developers, and staff members - to access your server console, allowing them to restart the server and configure files as needed.
Experience unparalleled convenience with our built-in file management system, eliminating the need for time-consuming SFTP programs. Add, delete, and edit files directly on your server through our intuitive interface.
To combat the frequent DDoS attacks targeting online gaming, hosting platforms need robust protection for server IP addresses. These attacks can severely disrupt gaming services.
Our service offers always-on, high-speed protection tailored to gaming applications, distinguishing legitimate players from attackers. Utilizing advanced traffic analysis and specialized hardware, our solution ensures game quality by filtering both incoming and outgoing traffic, effectively mitigating threats at both the network and application layers.
Setup Guides & Documentation on Rust
Step-by-step server guides from our official documentation.
About Rust
What is Rust?
Rust is an open-world survival game developed by Facepunch Studios where players must gather resources, build shelters, and fight to stay alive in a hostile environment. Dropped onto a procedurally generated island with nothing but a rock and a torch, every encounter with another player becomes a tense standoff. Trust is rare, alliances are fragile, and the constant threat of raids keeps you on edge around the clock. The game runs on a persistent server, meaning the world keeps going even when you log off -- making your choice of server hosting critically important.
Hardcore Survival PvP
Rust is built around unforgiving PvP combat. Players craft weapons ranging from primitive bows to military-grade assault rifles, and every death means losing everything you are carrying. The game features a deep progression system where you research blueprints at workbenches, unlocking better gear as you invest time and resources. Gunplay is skill-based with recoil patterns that reward practice, and combat encounters range from close-quarters shotgun fights inside bases to long-range sniper duels across open terrain. Server wipe cycles -- typically weekly or biweekly -- reset progression and keep the competitive landscape fresh.
Base Building and Raiding
One of the defining features of Rust is its deep base building and raiding system. Players construct multi-story compounds using a modular building system with foundations, walls, floors, doors, and defensive traps. Bases can be upgraded from twig to stone to metal to armored, each tier requiring increasingly expensive raiding tools to breach. Raiding involves using explosives like C4, rockets, or satchel charges to blow through enemy walls and steal their loot. The constant tension between building an impenetrable fortress and gathering enough resources to raid your neighbors drives the core gameplay loop. A well-hosted server with strong hardware ensures that large bases and complex electrical systems run without lag.
Why Host Your Own Rust Server
Running your own dedicated Rust server gives you complete control over the gameplay experience. You can set custom wipe schedules, adjust gathering rates, configure map sizes and seeds, install Oxide/uMod plugins for features like teleportation or trade shops, and enforce your own rules through admin tools and RCON access. Whether you want a vanilla survival experience, a modded creative playground, or a competitive PvP arena, a dedicated server lets you build exactly the community you want. With XGamingServer, your Rust server runs on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X hardware with NVMe storage, ensuring smooth performance even during large-scale raids with dozens of players online.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rust Server Hosting
Below are some of the FAQs that our customers ask. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.
- Facepunch enforces a mandatory map wipe on the first Thursday of every month when a new Rust update drops. All servers must wipe the map at that point. Blueprint wipes are optional and entirely up to you as the server owner. Beyond the forced monthly wipe, you can set your own additional wipe schedule (e.g., biweekly or weekly) through server.cfg or our control panel to keep gameplay fresh for your community.
- Rust uses the Oxide/uMod plugin framework (not mods like some other games). Popular plugins include Gather Manager for adjusting resource rates, Kits for starter or VIP loadouts, Teleport for player teleportation, Shop for in-game economies, Clans for group management, and Rust:IO for a live web map. You can install plugins through our control panel or upload them via SFTP to the oxide/plugins directory. All our plans support unlimited Oxide plugins.
- Rust is resource-intensive compared to most survival games. For a small group of 50 players on a default-size map (4500 world size), 8GB RAM is a solid starting point. For community servers running 100-200 players, 12-16GB is recommended. Larger maps (size 5000-6000) or heavily modded servers with many Oxide plugins will need more resources. Our plans scale from 8GB to 32GB to fit any server size.
- Yes. Rust generates procedural maps using a seed number combined with a world size setting (default 4500, configurable from 1000 to 6000). You can change the seed in server.cfg to get a completely different map layout while keeping the same size. Alternatively, you can upload custom maps built with Rust Edit through our control panel or via SFTP. Custom maps let you design exact monument placement, terrain, and base locations.
- Rust includes built-in RCON (Remote Console) support for server administration. RCON runs on your server's game port plus one (e.g., if your server is on the default port 28015, RCON is on 28016). You can connect using tools like RustAdmin or WebRCON to run console commands, ban players, change settings, and monitor server performance in real time without needing to be logged into the game.
- Rust's server.cfg gives you control over nearly every gameplay variable. Key settings include gather rate multipliers, craft speed, upkeep cost multipliers for base maintenance, decay rate for abandoned structures, team size limits, and map size/seed. You can also configure EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat) enforcement, set maximum player counts (typically 50-500 depending on resources), and control the tech tree and workbench tier progression system.
- No. PC Rust (the Steam version hosted on our servers) and Console Edition are completely separate games with no crossplay between them. Console Edition is developed by Double Eleven and runs on different servers entirely. Our hosting is for the PC version by Facepunch Studios, which is the original and most actively updated version with the largest player base and full Oxide plugin support.
- Rust maps include a variety of monuments that provide loot, puzzles, and PvE encounters. Major monuments include Launch Site, Military Tunnels, Oil Rig (small and large), Cargo Ship, Arctic Research Base, and Train Yard, among many others. The number and type of monuments depend on your map size setting — larger maps (size 4500+) generate more monuments. Custom maps let you place monuments exactly where you want them for a tailored server experience.
