Rust is a popular survival game set in an open world where players must scavenge resources, craft tools and weapons, and build bases to survive harsh conditions and hostile wildlife. The gameplay focuses on survival, base building, and PvP combat, emphasizing resource management, strategy, and cooperation. The guide below will walk players through connecting to a Rust server.

How to Join a Rust Server (Steam Favorites)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Under Join your Server, copy the IP Address. This IP Address adds +3 to the base IP Address port. For example, if the port is 1060, it will use 1063.

Note: Click Connect via Steam to automatically connect to the server via Steam.

3. From Steam, select the View tab and choose Game Servers.

4. Go to the Favorites tab.

5. Click the + icon.

6. Paste the IP Address from step 2 and hit OK.

7. Select the server and click Connect.

Note: The server will be automatically added to the Favourited tab in Rust.

How to Join a Rust Server (Server Browser)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Go to the Startup tab.

3. Take note of the Server Name.

4. Launch Rust.

5. From the Play tab, open Community.

Note: The server may also be in the Modded tab.

6. Set any desired Filters. If the server is new, toggle Show Empty.

7. In the Search field, enter the name from step 3.

8. Select the server. Click the heart icon to add it to the Favourited tab.

9. Press the Connect To Server button.

How to Join a Rust Server (Console)

1. Log in to the BisectHosting Starbase panel.

2. Copy the IP Address.

3. Launch Rust.

4. Hit F1 on the keyboard to open the console.

5. Run the following command to join the server: client.connect <IP Address>