Wiping a Rust Server and Starting Fresh

Wiping a Rust server resets the world, blueprints, or player data, allowing for a fresh start. Many servers follow a weekly or monthly wipe schedule to maintain fairness and improve performance.

This guide will walk you through performing a full, map-only, or blueprint wipe using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• Knowledge of the type of wipe needed (Full, Map, or Blueprint Wipe)

1️⃣ Stop the Server Before Wiping

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click on your Rust server.

3. Navigate to the Console tab.

4. Click Stop to shut down the server.

✅ The server is now ready to be wiped!

2️⃣ Perform a Full Server Wipe (Map + Blueprints + Player Data)

1. Navigate to the File Manager tab.

2. Delete the following folders and files:

   /server/rust/
   

   • Storage: Removes all player bases, structures, and blueprints.

   • User Data: Clears player information (inventory, positions, etc.).

   • World File: Resets the map to a fresh seed.

3. Restart the server to apply changes.

✅ Your Rust server has been fully wiped!

3️⃣ Perform a Map-Only Wipe (Preserve Blueprints and Player Data)

1. Go to File Manager.

2. Navigate to:

   /server/rust/
   

3. Delete only the map file (.map). The filename looks like:

   Procedural Map_5000_987654321.map
   

4. Restart the server.

✅ Your Rust map is now wiped while keeping blueprints and player data!

4️⃣ Perform a Blueprint Wipe (Preserve Map and Player Data)

1. Go to File Manager.

2. Navigate to:

   /server/rust/
   

3. Delete the following files:

   player.blueprints.XXX.db
   

   • This resets all researched blueprints.

4. Restart the server.

✅ Blueprints have been wiped, but player inventories and map data remain!

5️⃣ Change the Map Seed for a Fresh World

If you want a new map without wiping blueprints or data:

1. Navigate to the Startup tab.

2. Locate Seed and World Size fields.

3. Change the seed number (e.g., 12345 to 67890).

4. Click Save Changes and restart the server.

✅ Your server now generates a brand-new world!

6️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Wipe Changes

1. Navigate to the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click Start to launch the server with the new settings.

✅ Your Rust server is now running with a fresh wipe!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully wiped your Rust server, whether fully, map-only, or blueprint-only, using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now refreshed and ready for players to start over. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.