Adding a password to a Rust server can restrict access to only those with the password, preventing unwanted players from joining and potentially causing disruption to the gameplay. It can help maintain a positive and friendly community by ensuring only trusted players can access the server. A password can give server owners more control over who joins the server and how they behave, making it easier to manage and moderate the gameplay experience.

Requirement: Installing Oxide/uMod on the server is required. Learn how to here.

How to Install Authentication on a Rust Server

1. Download the Authentication mod here.
 

2. Stop the server.

3. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

4. Go to the Files tab.

5. Find the following directory: /home/container/oxide/plugins .
 

6. Upload the authentication.cs file from step 1.

7. Start the server.

How to Configure the Password

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Stop the server.

3. Go to the Files tab.

4. Find the following directory /home/container/oxide/config .
 

5. Open the Authentication.json file.
 

6. Next to "PASSWORD":, enter the desired password between the quotation marks.
 

7. Press the Save button.

8. Start the server.