Rust guides and articles
Rust server guides: Oxide and uMod plugins, maps, RCON, admin tools and PvE or PvP setups. 40 articles, newest first.
Space-Node now runs Rust servers in San Jose, California on AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D with DDR5 RAM. Built for West Coast wipes and PvP-sensitive communities...
Looking for a Rust server host in Canada. Space-Node runs a budget node in Beauharnois, Quebec with AMD Ryzen 9 3900X-class hardware alongside its...
Step-by-step guide to installing uMod (Oxide) plugins on your Rust server: where to find plugins, how to upload them, permissions, and troubleshooting.
A Rust admin plugin guide for uMod and Oxide covering Vanish, permissions, logging, moderation, teleport tools, and safer server management.
Rust console map seeds explained for 2026, including procedural maps, seed viewers, map size, monuments, wipe planning, and server performance.
Choose a Rust map size that fits your RAM, player count, entity load, monuments, and wipe schedule.
Understand Oxide permissions, groups, plugin access, VIP roles, and safe admin setup for Rust servers.
Rust PvE plugin ideas for 2026, including zones, NPC events, raiding protection, economics, kits, and performance planning.
Back up Rust maps, player data, plugin configs, oxide data, and restore points before wipes or risky plugin changes.
Carbon vs Oxide (uMod) compared for Rust dedicated servers: performance, plugin compatibility, installation, and which modding framework is better in 2026.
What server.tickrate does in Rust, how to change it, the performance impact of different tickrate values, and the optimal setting for your server size and...
Step by step guide to setting up and running a Rust dedicated server in 2026, covering SteamCMD installation, server configuration, uMod plugins, and...
Rust admin commands by category, RCON on 28016, find and sv prefixes, plus wipe and event combos. Verify details on the Facepunch wiki after game updates.
uMod is the site and ecosystem; Oxide is the modding framework for Rust servers. People say uMod, Oxide, or plugins interchangeably. Also covers Carbon, the...
Rust server types: vanilla, modded, PvP, PvE, roleplay, build, battlefield. Plugins, hardware needs, player expectations, and Space-Node hosting context.
How Rust map seeds and world size work, how to preview a seed on RustMaps.com, and which map size fits your player count and wipe rotation.
RCON is how you manage your Rust server without being in-game. From basic commands to automation scripts, this is the complete RCON guide.
Server rules determine community culture. These are the ruleset patterns that successful Rust servers use to maintain healthy, growing player bases.
Hosting providers love to advertise RAM. But for Rust, the story is more complex. Here's exactly what hardware matters and why.
From admin tools to quality-of-life improvements, these 10 uMod plugins are the baseline for any serious Rust server.
Choose the best Rust hosting location and specs for EU players. Why Amsterdam wins for ping and uptime
Pick map sizes and biomes that fit your player count, reduce server load, and improve gameplay
A simple list of commonly used Rust plugins that improve player experience while keeping servers stable
How to set up an in-game economy on your Rust server. Covers currency systems, player shops, reward mechanics, and keeping the economy balanced across wipes.
How PvE and PvP Rust servers differ in hardware requirements, plugin needs, and configuration. A guide to choosing the right setup for your server type.
The top 10 uMod (Oxide) plugins that every Rust server should run. Covers installation, configuration, and why each plugin improves the player experience.
Real-world benchmarks comparing CPU performance for Rust dedicated servers. Covers tick rate, entity handling, and player capacity across different...
Step-by-step guide to installing and managing Oxide/uMod plugins on your Rust server. Covers installation, configuration, permissions, and troubleshooting.
How to choose and implement the right wipe schedule for your Rust server. Covers forced wipes, blueprint wipes, community expectations, and automated...
Complete reference for Rust server administration. Covers console commands, RCON setup, player management, server configuration, and moderation tools.
Understanding DDoS attacks targeting Rust servers and how to protect against them. Covers attack vectors, mitigation technologies, and choosing protected...
Advanced Linux configuration for Rust server performance. Covers kernel parameters, I/O scheduling, memory management, and network stack optimization.
Step-by-step guide to migrating your Rust server between hosting providers. Covers world data, player data, Oxide plugins, and configuration transfer.
Comprehensive comparison of Rust server types. Covers vanilla, 2x-10x modded, creative, PvE, and roleplay server configurations with hosting requirements...
Essential metrics and tools for monitoring Rust server performance. Covers server FPS, entity tracking, memory profiles, and identifying performance...
Learn to create custom Oxide plugins for Rust servers. Covers C# basics, hook system, configuration files, permissions, and publishing to uMod.
Security guide for Rust server administrators. Covers EAC, Oxide anti-cheat plugins, admin account protection, RCON security, and player reporting workflows.
Why the Netherlands is ideal for Rust server hosting in Europe. Covers network routing, latency analysis, and what European players should look for in a host.
How to create an in-game economy on your Rust server. Covers currency systems, shop plugins, reward mechanisms, and balancing your server's economy.
Creative event ideas for Rust servers with plugin recommendations. Covers automated events, admin-run tournaments, seasonal content, and keeping your...