Getting Started With Rust Server Admin Commands!
How to Effectively Admin Your Rust Server
Administering your Rust server effectively is crucial for building a thriving and respectful community. Here are some tips on how to manage your server and treat your players to ensure growth and success:
- Be Fair and Consistent: Apply rules evenly and fairly to all players. Consistency in rule enforcement builds trust and respect among your community.
- Communicate Clearly: Keep an open line of communication with your players. Regularly update them on server changes, rules, and events. Use in-game chat, a Discord server, or a website for announcements.
- Be Respectful and Patient: Treat all players with respect and patience, even when dealing with rule breakers. A calm and composed demeanor can de-escalate many situations.
- Encourage Feedback: Invite your players to provide feedback about the server. Use their suggestions to improve the gaming experience.
- Stay Active: Be active on your server to monitor activities and address issues promptly. Your presence will reassure players that the server is well-managed.
For more tips on improving your server's performance, check out our guide on How to Improve Rust Server Performance.
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| SYNTAX | ACCEPTED VALUES | DESCRIPTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| admin.mutevoice "player" | player name/Steam64 ID | Prevent a player from speaking in-game | * |
| admin.unmutevoice "player" | player name/Steam64 ID | Allow a player to speak in-game | * |
| admin.mutechat "player" | player name/Steam64 ID | Prevent a player from sending messages via in-game chat | * |
| admin.unmutechat "player" | player name/Steam64 ID | Allow a player to send messages via in-game chat | * |
| chat.say "text" | string | Prints your text in the chat | |
| craft.add [id] | Item ID | Add an item to your crafting queue | You must have the appropriate items in your inventory |
| craft.cancel [id] | Item ID | Cancel the crafting task of the specified item | |
| craft.canceltask | Cancel the item currently being crafted | ||
| entity.debug_lookat | Enable debugging for the entity you are looking at | ||
| entity.find_entity [entity] | Entity name | Find the position of all entities with the provided name | |
| entity.find_group [entity_group] | Entity group name | Find the position of all entity groups with the provided name | |
| entity.find_id [id] | Entity ID | Find the position of an entity with the given ID | |
| entity.find_parent | Find the position of all parent entities | ||
| entity.find_radius [radius] | Integer | Find the position of all entities in the given radius | |
| entity.find_self | Find the position of the player entity | ||
| entity.find_status [status] | Entity status | Find an entity with the given status | |
| entity.spawn [entity] | Entity name | Spawn an entity where you are looking | |
| entity.spawnat [entity] [worldPos] | Entity name/position | Spawn an entity at the specified position in the world | |
| entity.spawnhere [entity] [distance] | Entity name/integer | Spawn an entity nearby at the specified distance away from the player | |
| entity.spawnitem [entity] | Entity item name | Spawn an item in the world | |
| env.addtime 0-24 | Integer between 0-24 | Fast-forward time by the specified number of hours | |
| gc.collect | Collect the garbage dump | ||
| global.ban "player" "reason" | player name | Ban a player from the game | "reason" is optional |
| global.banid "player" "reason" | Steam64 ID | Ban a player from the game by Steam ID | "reason" is optional |
| global.banlist | Displays a list of banned users | ||
| global.banlistex | Displays a list of banned users with reasons and usernames | ||
| global.cleanup() | |||
| global.colliders() | |||
| global.error() | |||
| global.injure() | |||
| global.kick "player" | player name/Steam64 ID | Kick a player from the server | |
| global.kickall "reason" | Kick everyone from the game | "reason" is optional | |
| global.kill() | |||
| global.listid | Displays a list of banned users by ID | ||
| global.moderatorid "id" | Steam64 ID | Make a player a server moderator | AuthLevel 1, (Moderator) |
| global.objects() | |||
| global.ownerid "id" | Steam64 ID | Make a player a server owner | AuthLevel 2, (Admin) |
| global.players | Prints out currently connected players | ||
| global.queue() | |||
| global.quit() | Leave the game | ||
| global.removemoderator "id" | Steam64 ID | Remove a moderator | |
| global.removeowner "id" | Steam64 ID | Remove an owner | |
| global.report() | |||
| global.respawn() | |||
| global.respawn_sleepingbag() | |||
| global.respawn_sleepingbag_remove() | |||
| global.restart | Restart the server with a 300 seconds warning at 5 second intervals | ||
| global.say "text" | string | Sends a message to all players in chat | |
| global.setinfo() | |||
| global.sleep() | |||
| global.spectate() | |||
| global.status | Prints out currently connected players and server stats | Only available for admins | |
| global.teleport() | |||
| global.teleport2me() | |||
| global.teleportany() | |||
| global.textures() | |||
| global.unban "id" | Steam64 ID | Unban a player from the game | |
| global.users() | Shows user info for players on server | ||
| hierarchy.cd() | |||
| hierarchy.del() | |||
| hierarchy.ls() | |||
| inventory.endloot() | |||
| inventory.give() | |||
| inventory.giveall() | |||
| inventory.givearm() | |||
| inventory.givebp() | |||
| inventory.givebpall() | |||
| inventory.giveid() | |||
| inventory.giveto() | |||
| pool.clear() | |||
| pool.status() | |||
| server.backup | Backup the server folder | ||
| server.fill_groups() | |||
| server.fill_populations() | |||
| server.fps | |||
| server.readcfg | Load server config | ||
| server.save | Force a save-game | ||
| server.start | Starts a server | ||
| server.stop | Stops a server | ||
| server.writecfg | Save all config changes | ||
| weather.clouds() | |||
| weather.fog() | |||
| weather.rain [value] | Value between 0 and 1.0, 0 is none, 1.0 is 100% | Set the rain factor in the server | Using anything other than a valid value will set it to auto |
| weather.wind() |