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How to Connect to a Rust Server

Learn the easiest and most effective ways to join your favorite Rust servers. Follow our step-by-step guide to start playing with friends or managing your own server today.

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How to Connect to a Rust Server

Connecting to a Rust server is essential for enjoying the full multiplayer experience of this survival game. Whether you’re looking to join a public server or a private one hosted by EUGameHost, this guide will show you exactly how to connect using multiple methods. Follow these steps to ensure a smooth connection and get started with your Rust adventure.

Step 1: Find Your Server Address

To join a Rust server, you first need the server’s connection information. If you own a EUGameHost Rust server, you can find this information on the Control Panel. Look for the field labeled "Connection Info", as shown in the image below.

Rust Server Connection Info

In this example, the server address is 123.456.78.9:28015. The numbers before the colon (:) represent the Server IP, and the numbers after the colon are the Server Port.

Step 2: Connecting Using Rust’s In-Game Console

The easiest way to connect directly to your server is by using the in-game console. Here’s how:

  • Launch Rust and press the F1 key to open the console.
  • Ensure the "CONSOLE" tab is selected in the top-left corner.
  • Type the command: client.connect <IP:Port>
  • Press Enter to connect.

Rust Console Connect Command

Step 3: Connecting Via Steam Server Viewer

Steam’s server viewer is another convenient method to join Rust servers:

  • Open the Steam app and click on View > Servers in the top menu.
  • Click the Favorites tab.
  • Click Add a Server, then enter the server’s IP and Port.
  • Click Ok to save, and then select the server from your favorites list.
  • Click Connect to join the server.

Steam Add Server

Step 4: Connecting Through Rust’s Server List

You can also browse for your server within Rust’s in-game server list:

  • Community: For Vanilla Rust servers.
  • Modded: For servers running mods like Oxide or uMod.
  • Favorited: For servers you’ve added via Steam’s server viewer.
  • History: For servers you’ve joined previously.

Rust Server List Tabs

Why Connect to a Rust Server?

Connecting to a Rust server is the gateway to multiplayer survival in the vast world of Rust. Whether you’re battling it out in PvP, collaborating with friends in PvE, or managing a thriving community as an admin, the right server offers endless opportunities for fun and adventure.