Setting Up Rust Server Map Wipes and Scheduled Resets

Regular map wipes and server resets in Rust help maintain a fresh experience, prevent resource hoarding, and keep the game competitive. Server owners can schedule automated wipes, clear blueprints, and notify players in advance.

This guide will walk you through scheduling Rust map wipes, configuring blueprint resets, and automating wipe notifications using VolticHost Game Panel.

📌 Prerequisites

• A Rust server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Access to VolticHost Game Panel

• (Optional) Oxide/uMod installed for advanced wipe scheduling

1️⃣ Schedule an Automated Map Wipe

1. Log in to VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Click on your Rust server.

3. Navigate to the Schedules tab.

4. Click Create New Schedule.

5. Name it Rust Map Wipe and set it to run monthly or bi-weekly.

6. Click Create Schedule.

✅ Your Rust server will now automatically wipe on a set schedule!

2️⃣ Add a Map Wipe Task

1. Under the created Rust Map Wipe schedule, click New Task.

2. Set the action to Stop Server (before wiping).

3. Click Create Task.

4. Add another task to delete the world file:

   /server/rust/worlds/*.map
   

5. Add a third task to restart the server.

✅ Your server will now automatically wipe and restart!

3️⃣ Enable Blueprint Wipes (Optional)

To reset all blueprints, delete the blueprint save file:

1. Open File Manager in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Navigate to:

   /server/rust/player.blueprints.db
   

3. Delete the file and restart the server.

✅ All player blueprints are now wiped!

4️⃣ Notify Players Before a Wipe

1. Open Console in VolticHost Game Panel.

2. Schedule an automated warning message:

   say ⚠️ Map wipe happening in 30 minutes! Prepare accordingly.
   

3. Install Timed Execute from uMod for scheduled announcements.

4. Open the TimedExecute.json config file and add:

   {
       "Commands": [
           {
               "Time": "23:30",
               "Command": "say ⚠️ The server will wipe in 30 minutes!"
           },
           {
               "Time": "23:55",
               "Command": "say ⚠️ Wipe happening in 5 minutes! Log out safely."
           }
       ]
   }
   

5. Click Save File and restart the server.

✅ Players will now receive wipe warnings in chat automatically!

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 automated wipe settings.

✅ Your Rust server now handles wipes and resets efficiently!

🎉 Conclusion

You've successfully automated map wipes, scheduled blueprint resets, and set up player notifications using VolticHost Game Panel! Your server will now maintain a fresh and competitive environment for players. 🚀

For more assistance, contact VolticHost Support.