How to Enable Hardcore Mode on Your Rust Server

Hardcore mode in Rust offers an exciting twist for players seeking a more challenging and survival-intensive experience. By activating this mode, you’ll disable several comfort features, turning the gameplay into a true test of survival skills.

What’s Different in Hardcore Mode?

Here are the main changes that make Hardcore mode stand out:

• No Teams: Team systems are turned off, increasing difficulty.
• No Safe Zones: Safe zones are completely removed.
• Map and Compass Disabled: You won’t have access to your map or compass.
• Global Chat Disabled: Communication becomes localized, making coordination tougher.

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How to Enable Hardcore Mode

Step 1: Access GGServers Panel

• Visit the GGServers Panel.
• Click on Login Via GGServers.

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Step 2: Open File Manager

• On your server dashboard, click Files located on the left-side navigation menu.

Step 3: Locate server.cfg

• In your File Manager, navigate to the following directory:

/server/rust/cfg/

• Open the file named server.cfg.

NOTE:

Just IF server.cfgis NOT present, feel free to create a new file and name it server.cfg.

Step 4: Enable Hardcore Mode

• At the end of the server.cfg file, add this line:

gamemode.set “hardcore”

Step 5: Save Changes and Restart

• After saving the changes to your file, return to the main server dashboard.
• Restart your Rust server to apply the Hardcore mode setting.

🎉 That’s it! Your Rust server is now running in Hardcore Mode.

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