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⚠️ It can take some time for a Rust server to appear in the In-Game (Community Servers) list after it is first started. You can quickly connect from F1 or the Steam menu.
Connecting to your Rust server is easy, and there are several ways to do it. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simplest and most common method—using your server’s IP address.
1. Connecting to a Rust Server via IP Address
Follow these quick steps to connect to your Rust server directly using its IP address:
Step 1: Find Your Server’s IP Address
- Log in to your GGServers Panel.
- Once logged in, your server’s IP and port will be displayed clearly at the top section of your server dashboard.
Click on it to copy.
Step 2: Open Rust and Access the Console
- Launch your Rust game client.
- On the main menu, press the
F1key on your keyboard to open the console.
Step 3: Enter the Connection Command
- In the console, type the following command:
client.connect <IP_ADDRESS>
Replace <IP_ADDRESS> with your server’s IP address obtained earlier.
Example:
client.connect 37.187.24.31:25574
Press Enter.
It will start loading assets and once done you’ll be in!
Another Way?
2. Connecting to a Rust Server via STEAM
To access your server via Steam, first go to View then click on Game Servers.
Then, click on Favorites, click on the dropdown to select Rust, then, click on the plus button + to add a server.
Paste your Server IP and click on OK.
Another Way?
3. Connecting to a Rust Server via the In-Game list
First, Start your Rust Server.
⚠️ As mentioned at the beginning of this article, Rust has a delay in indexing new servers to appear inside the game. That’s usually, 20 minutes.
NOTE: That’s a Rust-side issue that developers are working to fix on a near update.
Gladly, that is a one-time only.
Once your server is available on the Community tab, you can be safe, as all players will be able to see the server on the list!
Once the server is indexed on the game, it will be listed under the Community tab.
You can use the Search Box to search for your server.
If you wish to change your Rust Server name, you can do it on your Control Panel under Advanced Settings.
Look for the Description option and Restart your Rust Server.
🎉 That’s it! You’re now connected to your Rust server.
Need Further Help?
If you experience any issues connecting to your Rust server, our support team is here to assist you.