Setting Up Rust Server Anti-Cheat and Player Moderation Tools

Protecting your Rust server from cheaters, exploiters, and rule-breakers is crucial for maintaining a fair and enjoyable experience for all players. By installing anti-cheat plugins and moderation tools, you can automatically detect and ban cheaters, track suspicious activity, and enforce server rules efficiently.

This guide will walk you through installing anti-cheat plugins, enabling player moderation commands, and tracking rule enforcement using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• Oxide/uMod installed for anti-cheat plugins

• (Optional) BattleMetrics RCON for advanced player tracking

1️⃣ Install Anti-Cheat Plugins

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to Mod Manager and install Oxide (uMod).

3. Download the following anti-cheat plugins from uMod:

   • Enhanced Ban System → Tracks banned players.

   • NoEscape → Prevents teleporting and logging out during combat.

   • AdminRadar → Lets admins monitor suspicious players.

4. Upload the .cs files to:

   /oxide/plugins/
   

5. Restart the server to activate the plugins.

✅ Your Rust server now has anti-cheat protection installed!

2️⃣ Enable Server-Side Anti-Cheat Features

Rust includes built-in anti-cheat settings that can be activated via the console:

1. Open the Console tab in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Enable VAC and EAC protection:

   server.secure true
   

3. Set the auto-ban threshold for high ping or packet manipulation:

   server.maxconnectionsperip 2
   anticheat.enforcement 1
   

4. Press Enter to apply the changes.

✅ Your Rust server now enforces stricter anti-cheat rules!

3️⃣ Add Moderation Commands for Admins

1. Open the Console tab.

2. Grant admin permissions to your staff:

   ownerid SteamID "AdminName"
   

3. Use these moderation commands:

   • Ban a cheater:

     banid SteamID "Cheating"
     

   • Kick a disruptive player:

     kick SteamID "Toxic Behavior"
     

   • Mute a player in chat:

     mute SteamID
     

   • Track player reports:

     report
     

✅ Your admins can now moderate players efficiently!

4️⃣ Use BattleMetrics for Player Tracking (Optional)

For advanced player tracking and banning, integrate BattleMetrics RCON:

1. Visit BattleMetrics.com.

2. Create an account and add your Rust server.

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

4. Use the dashboard to:

   • Track cheaters and known offenders.

   • Set up auto-bans for repeat rule-breakers.

   • Monitor player chat logs.

✅ BattleMetrics now provides real-time player tracking!

5️⃣ 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 anti-cheat settings.

✅ Your Rust server now has full moderation and anti-cheat protection!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully installed anti-cheat plugins, enabled Rust's built-in protections, and set up admin moderation tools using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server is now secure against cheaters and rule-breakers, ensuring a fair experience for all players. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.