How to Join Your Rust Server

Summary

Rust is a well-known open-world survival game where players gather resources, craft equipment and weapons, and construct shelters to endure dangerous conditions and aggressive wildlife. Its gameplay centers on survival, base construction, and player-versus-player combat, highlighting strategic planning, resource handling, and teamwork. The guide below explains how to connect to a Rust server.

How to Connect to a Rust Server (PC)

1. Log in to the ChipHead Panel.

   

2. Navigate to dashboard, start the server & copy the server’s IP address + Port under “My Servers”

   

1. In Steam, open the View menu and select Game Servers.

2. Go to the Favorites tab and click the + icon.

3. Enter the IP address copied in step 2.

4. Choose the server from the list and click Connect.

The server will also appear in the Rust Favorited tab.

How to Connect to a Rust Server (Console)

1. Log in to the ChipHead Panel.

   

2. Navigate to dashboard, start the server & copy the server’s IP address + Port under “My Servers”

   

1. Launch Rust.

2. From the main menu, press F1 and type the following command using the IP address from step 2:
   client.connect <IP Address>