Once the SteamCMD console is open, enter these commands in order: force_install_dir C:\RustServer\ (or your chosen path). login anonymous
If you want friends to join over the internet, you must forward ports 28015 (UDP/TCP) and 28016 (TCP) in your router settings. skachat svoi server rust experimental
Unzip steamcmd.zip into your SteamCMD folder and run steamcmd.exe . ⚙️ 2. Download Server Files Once the SteamCMD console is open, enter these
Double-click start.bat . The first launch will take several minutes to generate the map. 🛠️ 4. Connecting to Your Server Launch Rust on the same PC. Press F1 to open the console. Type: client.connect localhost:28015 . 💻 System Requirements ⚙️ 2
app_update 2585550 validate (2585550 is the App ID for the Rust Dedicated Server). quit 🚀 3. Creating the Launch Script
To set up your own server, the most reliable and common method is using SteamCMD , the official command-line tool from Valve. 📥 1. Initial Setup