RustRustAdmin is a powerful tool for managing your Rust server remotely. Once connected, you can run console commands, manage players, and monitor server activity without being in-game.
Prerequisites
Before using RustAdmin, you need to set up RCON on your server. See How to Set Up RCON on Your Rust Server for instructions.
Running Console Commands
Type commands in the console input at the bottom of RustAdmin and press Enter to execute them.
Common Server Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
status | Shows server status and connected players |
serverinfo | Displays server information |
say "message" | Broadcasts a message to all players |
save | Forces a server save |
quit | Saves and shuts down the server |
Player Management Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
kick "player" "reason" | Kicks a player from the server |
ban "player" "reason" | Bans a player from the server |
unban "steamid" | Unbans a player by Steam ID |
banlist | Shows all banned players |
mute "player" | Mutes a player in chat |
unmute "player" | Unmutes a player |
Admin Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
ownerid "steamid" "name" | Adds a server owner |
moderatorid "steamid" "name" | Adds a server moderator |
removeowner "steamid" | Removes a server owner |
removemoderator "steamid" | Removes a server moderator |
Managing Players
The Players tab in RustAdmin shows all currently connected players. You can:
- View player names, Steam IDs, and connection times
- Right-click a player to kick or ban them
- Copy player information for record keeping
Viewing Server Logs
The main console window displays real-time server logs including:
- Player connections and disconnections
- Chat messages
- Server events and errors
- Command outputs
For a complete list of all available commands, see All Rust Admin and Console Commands.
You can now use RustAdmin to manage your Rust server remotely. The console commands and player management tools give you full control over your server.
