Question 1

How much RAM does a Rust server need?

Accepted Answer

For small groups of 5–10 players, 4–6 GB RAM is sufficient. Larger vanilla servers or modded servers with many plugins may need 8–16 GB RAM.

Question 2

Can I install Oxide/uMod plugins on my Rust server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Oxide (uMod) is fully supported. You can install plugins via the control panel file manager or SFTP.

Question 3

Does the server support automatic wipes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can schedule automatic map and blueprint wipes using the task scheduler in the game panel.

Question 4

What map sizes are supported?

Accepted Answer

You can configure maps from 1000 to 6000 map units, or use procedurally generated maps and custom maps uploaded via SFTP.

Question 5

Is DDoS protection included?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all Rust servers include network-level DDoS mitigation to keep your server online during attacks.

Question 6

Can I install RustEdit maps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, custom RustEdit maps can be uploaded via SFTP and configured from the startup settings in the game panel.

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