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Installing and Using Rust Admin Tools for Server Management

Last updated on Feb 13, 2025

Managing a Rust server efficiently requires the right admin tools to monitor players, enforce rules, and prevent cheating. Tools like RustAdmin, BattleMetrics RCON, and Oxide/uMod allow you to ban players, run commands, and manage the server remotely.

This guide will walk you through installing and using Rust admin tools using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

1️⃣ Enable RCON for Remote Administration

  1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Click on your Rust server.

  3. Navigate to the Startup tab.

  4. Locate RCON Password and set a secure password.

  5. Click Save Changes.

✅ RCON is now enabled for remote server management!

2️⃣ Connect to Your Server Using RustAdmin

RustAdmin is a popular RCON tool for managing Rust servers.

  1. Download RustAdmin from rustadmin.com.

  2. Open the application and go to the Configuration tab.

  3. Enter your server details:

    • IP: Your server’s IP address

    • Port: 28016 (RCON default port)

    • Password: Your RCON password

  4. Click Connect.

✅ You can now manage your Rust server remotely using RustAdmin!

3️⃣ Run Admin Commands in RustAdmin

Once connected, you can execute commands such as:

  • Kick a player:

    kick SteamID "Reason"

  • Ban a player:

    ban SteamID "Cheating"

  • Teleport a player:

    teleportplayer SteamID X Y Z

  • Give items to a player:

    giveitem SteamID "rifle.ak" 1

  • Broadcast a message to all players:

    say "Server event starting soon!"

✅ Your server is now manageable via RustAdmin!

4️⃣ Use BattleMetrics for Advanced Server Tracking

BattleMetrics is a web-based RCON tool that provides player tracking, live banning, and automated commands.

  1. Visit BattleMetrics.com.

  2. Create an account and add your server.

  3. Enter your RCON details (IP, Port, and Password).

  4. Use the BattleMetrics dashboard to:

    • Monitor players in real time.

    • Ban cheaters permanently.

    • Automate scheduled messages and commands.

✅ BattleMetrics is now tracking your server!

5️⃣ Install Oxide for In-Game Admin Management

Oxide allows you to manage admins and permissions in-game.

  1. Install Oxide (uMod) from the Mod Manager in VolticHost Game Panel.

  2. Use these commands to assign admin roles:

    • Give admin privileges:

      oxide.grant user SteamID admin

    • Remove admin privileges:

      oxide.revoke user SteamID admin

    • List all permissions:

      oxide.show perms

✅ Oxide is now installed for advanced admin controls!

6️⃣ Restart the Server to Apply Changes

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

  2. Click Stop to shut down the server.

  3. Wait a few seconds, then click Start to relaunch the server with admin tools.

✅ Your Rust server now has full admin management capabilities!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully installed Rust admin tools, configured RCON, and set up remote server management using VolticHost Game Panel! You can now monitor players, enforce rules, and prevent cheating efficiently. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.