Rust
All articles about Rust: guides, explainers and honest comparisons.
Rust server.cfg, seed and custom maps: setting up your server
You configure a Rust server in two places: at startup (map, name, player count) and in server.cfg. Where that file lives, which setting wins, why a new seed always means a wipe and how to load a custom map without players getting stuck.
30 Sep 2026
Modding your Rust server with Oxide and Carbon: installing plugins
With Oxide or Carbon you shape your Rust server into exactly what you want: from gather rates to kits and clans. Here's how to install plugins, set up permissions and survive the monthly forced wipe.
24 Aug 2026
Rust wipes: picking the right schedule and automating it
Wipes are part of Rust, but the wrong schedule costs you players. Here's how to choose between weekly, biweekly and monthly, plan smartly around the force wipe and automate the whole process.
17 Aug 2026
Rust server hosting: wipes, map size and why you need 8 GB
Why Rust needs more memory than other games: map size, entity count and the wipe cycle explained, with concrete RAM guidance.
25 Jul 2026