Rust server setup guide
Install Oxide, configure wipes, and connect RCON on your Latency Host Rust server.
First login
After ordering, open Pterodactyl from your client area. Your server IP and port appear on the Network tab.
Install Oxide/uMod
- Stop the server from the Console tab.
- Open Startup and set the Rust branch to Oxide (or install Oxide from the egg variables).
- Start the server — Oxide loads automatically on boot.
Configure wipes
Edit server.cfg or use RCON:
server.seed 12345
server.worldsize 3500
Schedule wipes with Schedules in Pterodactyl — set cron expressions for weekly or bi-weekly map resets.
RCON access
Enable RCON in Startup variables. Connect with your favorite RCON tool using the IP, port, and password from the panel.
Recommended RAM
- 4 GB — small community (20–30 players)
- 8 GB — medium population with plugins
- 16 GB — large maps, 100+ players, heavy mod stacks
Need more power? Upgrade RAM from the billing portal without losing your world files.