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How to Join a Rust Server

Connecting via F1 developer console and in-game server browser.

How to Join a Rust Server

Connecting to your Rust dedicated server can be done via the official Steam server browser or using the developer console inside Rust. Follow this step-by-step guide to connect.

1. Connecting via Rust In-Game Developer Console (Recommended)

The fastest and most reliable way to connect to any Rust server is using the F1 developer console:

  1. Launch Rust via Steam.
  2. Once on the main menu, press F1 on your keyboard to open the developer console.
  3. Type client.connect followed by your server IP and Port:
   client.connect 192.168.1.100:28015
  1. Press Enter. Rust will immediately initiate connection and load the world map.
If your server has a domain name, you can also use client.connect rust.yourdomain.com:28015.

2. Connecting via In-Game Server Browser

  1. Launch Rust and click Play Game.
  2. Select the Community or Modded tab (depending on whether your server has Oxide/uMod installed).
  3. In the search box at the bottom, type your Server Name.
  4. Click on your server when it appears and click Join Server.

3. Adding Server to Favorites

After connecting via F1 console or server browser:

  1. Open the in-game menu (ESC).
  2. Click Add to Favorites so your server appears at the top of your Favorites tab in the future.