Rust | How to make your Rust server private

There is no current way to add a password to Rust servers. But there is one way to have whitelisted private access.

1. Stop your Rust server.

2. Install uMod

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You can learn how to install uMod here

3. Once installed, click on uMod Plugins Dashboard

4. Search for the 'whitelist' plugin and click install as per the screenshot.

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If you want to download it manually, here is the link: whitelist plugin.

5. Verify that it is in your file manager.

6. Start your Rust server.

7. Get your steam or group ID.

   • To get your Steam ID, go here: Steam ID Finder.
   • To get your Steam group ID, visit: Steam Group ID.

8. Once you have your Steam or group ID, click on the web console or go into the console with your rcon that you are using.

9. Run the following command:

oxide.grant user 84671198139774274 whitelist.allow

Replace 84671198139774274 with your Steam or group ID.

10. You should now be able to join your server. To add more users, simply run the command again with their Steam ID or by pressing F1 in-game and run it.

Please consult the plugin documentation for more information.