Game Server Hosting
Rust
Host a Rust dedicated server for multiplayer survival. Full admin control with RCON, plugin support via Oxide/uMod, automatic updates, and wipe scheduling.
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Features
Minimum recommended RAM: 4 GB
How much RAM do you need?
Honest sizing from running thousands of Rust servers — start small, add RAM anytime with a couple of clicks.
| Players | Recommended RAM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ≤50, 3000 map | 8 GB | Standard monthly-wipe community server |
| 50–100, 3500–4000 map | 12 GB | Popular weekly-wipe server |
| 100+, 4500 map | 16 GB | High-pop, long-wipe — watch entity growth |
How to make a Rust server
Your own Rust server means your rules: map size, wipe schedule, and who plays. FadeHost handles the heavy lifting — Rust servers are RAM-hungry and update weekly.
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Create your server
Start the free 7-day trial (no credit card) or pick a plan — 4 GB is the floor for a small map; 8 GB+ is realistic for 100+ player maps. Then hit Create Server in the panel, choose Rust and your region, and the server installs itself. Your server's address and port appear on the server page as soon as it's up.
- 2
Pick map size and seed
Set the world size, seed, server name and description from the Settings tab. Forced wipes land the first Thursday of each month with Rust's update — schedule restarts around them.
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Join the server
In Rust press F1 to open the console and run client.connect with your server's address and port — or find it in the server browser under its name. First boot takes a few minutes while the map generates.
Why FadeHost?
Every game server includes these features at no extra cost.
DDoS Protection
Enterprise-grade protection keeps your server online during attacks.
Instant Setup
Your server is ready in seconds after payment. No waiting.
Automatic Backups
Scheduled backups with one-click restore and file browsing.
Flexible RAM
Split RAM across multiple servers. Add more anytime, no downtime.
24/7 Support
Real humans, fast response times. We're here when you need us.
Full Control
Console access, file manager, scheduled tasks, and team sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do Rust wipe schedules work on a hosted server?
Rust force-wipes every first Thursday of the month when Facepunch updates. Between those, you choose: many communities map-wipe weekly or bi-weekly and keep blueprints. The panel's scheduler can automate your wipe day — map seed change, restart and announcement included.
How much RAM does a Rust server need?
Rust is the heaviest game we host: 8 GB minimum for a 3000-size map, 12 GB recommended for 3500-4500 maps or 50+ players. RAM use grows with entity count, so long-wipe servers with huge bases need more headroom.
Can I run Oxide/uMod or Carbon plugins?
Yes — install Oxide (uMod) or Carbon through the panel and drop plugins into the oxide/plugins folder via the file manager. Permissions, groups and plugin configs are all editable from the browser.
How do I get my server listed and found in-game?
Set your server name, description and tags in the panel — it appears in the Community tab automatically. A good description, active admins and a stable wipe schedule matter more than anything for player retention.
Can I customise map size and seed?
Yes, both are panel settings. Procedural maps take a few minutes to generate on first boot after a change. Custom maps from RustMaps and similar are supported by URL.
Do you protect against DDoS attacks? Rust servers get hit a lot.
Every server sits behind enterprise DDoS protection at no extra cost. Rust communities are a favourite target, especially around wipe day — mitigation is automatic and your players shouldn't notice a thing.
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