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How can I adjust the game’s tick rate and performance parameters?

Although Rust manages most performance settings internally, you can pass launch parameters in...
How can I customize server announcements or rules within Rust?

Use an Oxide plugin designed for announcements (e.g., “ServerAnnouncements”). In its...
How can I install and manage custom Oxide plugins?

Place your plugin files (typically .cs or .dll files) into the /oxide/plugins/ folder. Use...
How can I manage server world backups and map rotations using plugins?

Use a dedicated backup plugin such as “RustBackup”. Configuration might include specifying backup...
How do I change the server’s display name and description in-game?

Edit the corresponding lines in server.cfg: server.hostname "Your Custom Server Name"...
How do I configure automatic updates for Oxide and plugins?

While automatic update functionality may depend on the plugin, many provide a GitHub repository...
How do I set or modify the map seed and world size?

In your server.cfg, you can specify: server.seed "your_custom_seed_here"...
How do I set up custom events or in-game challenges?

Install an event management plugin via Oxide. Once installed, modify its configuration to set...
How do I update Rust server files and mods without disrupting gameplay?

Use tcadmin2 to perform file uploads and plugin updates during off-peak hours. For mods, use the...
How do I update my Rust server configuration file (server.cfg) for custom settings?

Use the tcadmin2 file manager to locate and open the server.cfg file. Here you can define various...