---
title: "Changing the Gather Rate on your Rust Server"
description: "Information on how to change the Gather Rate on your Rust Server"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/447-changing-the-gather-rate-on-your-rust-server
collection: "Rust"
updated: 2026-06-10
language: en
---

# Changing the Gather Rate on your Rust Server

Information on how to change the Gather Rate on your Rust Server

Adjusting the gather rate on a Rust server can greatly influence gameplay by shifting the balance between collecting resources and constructing bases. Raising the rate lets players obtain materials more quickly, allowing faster expansion and development. Lowering it, however, makes gathering more demanding and encourages a more thoughtful, strategic approach to building and managing resources.

> **Error:** **Requirement**:
> Installing **Oxide/uMod** on the server is necessary before continuing. Check out our guide on [How to Install Oxide/uMod on your Rust Server](https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/449-how-to-install-oxideumod-on-your-rust-server.md).

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### How to Adjust Gather Rates on a Rust Server

1.  Download the [**Gather Manager**](https://umod.org/plugins/gather-manager) plugin.
    
2.  Log in to the **ChipHead Panel**.
    
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3.  Stop the server.
    
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4.  Open the Management > **Files** tab.
    
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5.  Navigate to the following directory:  
    `/home/container/oxide/plugins`
    
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6.  Upload the `gathermanager.cs` file (Upload or Drag & Drop).
    
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7.  Start the server.
    
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8.  While in-game, press **F1** and enter the desired commands to modify gathering rates. The full list of commands is available on the Gather Manager plugin page.