Plugins for the popular Carbon framework can be installed on Rust servers via a convenient in-game menu, allowing administrators to add new plugins at any time. While some plugins may require a server restart, many can be installed and used right away, increasing flexibility. Additionally, the vast majority of free and paid plugins are compatible with Carbon, allowing users to add their favorite plugins to the server.
Requirement: Carbon must be installed on the server. Learn how to install Carbon here.
1. Join the server as an admin.
2. Open the In-Game Chat by pressing Enter.
3. Enter the following command: /cpanel.
4. Press Continue.
5. Go to the Plugins tab.
6. Select Codefling, to enable uMod plugins, see step 13.
7. To install plugins via Codefling, press Log in from the top-right.
8. Copy the Authorization Code that appears.
9. Go to the Codefling authorization page here and choose Login with CF.
10. Sign in to Codefling, then press Continue as [Username].
11. Paste the authorization code and choose Submit.
12. With the account connected, choose the desired plugin.
13. Press Download.
14. To enable uMod plugins, open the Settings wheel from the upper-right.
15. Uncheck the box labeled Disable uMod (Plugins tab).
16. Press Apply Changes.