With the files for your RUST server now sat in your desired folder you need a way to launch it using the options you choose. Launching and configuring your new RUST server
Rust server install#
Run the following commands 1 line at a time to start the process that will download and install the latest RUST server to your target folder:įorce_install_dir "c:\MyRUSTServerFolder\" Your SteamCMD window should now be waiting for your response from step 2. With SteamCMD updated the window that is open will ask you what to do next in the form of Steam> appearing on a line waiting for your response. Once unzipped into the right folder, run the steamcmd.exe program to start the download and updating of SteamCMD.
Be sure to unzip it and move it to the folder you created in step 1. You need to now download and unzip the SteamCMD tool provided by the developers.
Rust server free#
I usually create a folder on my desktop so that it’s easy to find, though you can put it anywhere on a hard drive that has ample room for the server to unpack and grow over time.īe sure that the storage device that you are basing your server on has at least 10GB of free space, ideally a lot more just in case. This first step is easy, create a folder on your target machine for the server to live. Set up a folder for your RUST server to live in Either strap a mouse and keyboard to the machine with a monitor or Remote Desktop your way in to complete these simple steps.
Rust server windows#
If you have a Microsoft Windows VPS or spare computer lying around then you can easily create a dedicated RUST server.