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Rust: updates, settings and interface

Game updates, plugin versions and improvements to our interface with a traceable history.

Recorded, available and installed are different states. Your actual installation status and suitable updates are shown in the server panel.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

Rust: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: Rust

Changed settings (1)
  • Query Port: Changed QUERY_PORT

    Server Query Port. Can't be the same as Game's primary port.

    Before

    Setting
    QUERY_PORT
    Default
    27017
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

    After

    Setting
    QUERY_PORT
    Default
    28017
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

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Announcement from the official source. The source describes the changes; your server installation status is shown separately in the update center.

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Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

Rust: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: Rust

Changed settings (1)
  • Auto Update: Added AUTO_UPDATE

    1 = beim Start updaten

    After

    Setting
    AUTO_UPDATE
    Default
    1
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Guided startup parameters: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Interface Change documented

Rust: game tools: revised

The guided tools were revised in the shared panel code. The entry concerns the interface or its processing. The date records the change; availability on an individual server depends on the game, software, plugins and permissions.

Setting Change documented

Rust: startup parameters changed

The definition of visible startup parameters changed in the panel code. The listed values explain added, changed and removed fields. The date records the definition change; existing server values were not automatically changed by it.

Supported server software: Rust

Changed settings (15)
  • Additional Arguments: Added ADDITIONAL_ARGS

    Add additional startup parameters to the server.

    After

    Setting
    ADDITIONAL_ARGS
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • App Port: Added APP_PORT

    Port for the Rust+ App. -1 to disable.

    After

    Setting
    APP_PORT
    Default
    28082
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Description: Added DESCRIPTION

    The description under your server title. Commonly used for rules & info. Use \n for newlines.

    After

    Setting
    DESCRIPTION
    Default
    Powered by Pterodactyl
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Modding Framework: Added FRAMEWORK

    The modding framework to be used: carbon, oxide, vanilla. Defaults to "vanilla" for a non-modded server installation.

    After

    Setting
    FRAMEWORK
    Default
    vanilla
    Range / options
    vanilla, oxide, carbon
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Name: Added HOSTNAME

    The name of your server in the public server list.

    After

    Setting
    HOSTNAME
    Default
    A Rust Server
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Level: Added LEVEL

    The world file for Rust to use.

    After

    Setting
    LEVEL
    Default
    Procedural Map
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Custom Map URL: Added MAP_URL

    Overwrites the map with the one from the direct download URL. Invalid URLs will cause the server to crash.

    After

    Setting
    MAP_URL
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Max Players: Added MAX_PLAYERS

    The maximum amount of players allowed in the server at once.

    After

    Setting
    MAX_PLAYERS
    Default
    40
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Query Port: Added QUERY_PORT

    Server Query Port. Can't be the same as Game's primary port.

    After

    Setting
    QUERY_PORT
    Default
    27017
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Save Interval: Added SAVEINTERVAL

    Sets the server’s auto-save interval in seconds.

    After

    Setting
    SAVEINTERVAL
    Default
    60
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Image: Added SERVER_IMG

    The header image for the top of your server listing.

    After

    Setting
    SERVER_IMG
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • Server Logo: Added SERVER_LOGO

    The circular server logo for the Rust+ app.

    After

    Setting
    SERVER_LOGO
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • URL: Added SERVER_URL

    The URL for your server. This is what comes up when clicking the "Visit Website" button.

    After

    Setting
    SERVER_URL
    Default
    http://pterodactyl.io
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • World Seed: Added WORLD_SEED

    The seed for a procedural map.

    After

    Setting
    WORLD_SEED
    Default
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
  • World Size: Added WORLD_SIZE

    The world size for a procedural map.

    After

    Setting
    WORLD_SIZE
    Default
    3000
    When it takes effect
    Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.

What the interface looks like

The image shows the interface on its capture date; earlier versions may differ.

Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions.
Excerpt of the current interface with sample values. Values and prerequisites illustrate the controls; available tools depend on server software, plugins and permissions. · Captured on 2026-10-08

What the settings do

These values come from our guided editors. Defaults are the editor starting values; they do not show the contents of a customer server.

Server tags
Setting
server.tags
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
PvE mode
Setting
server.pve
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Tutorial Island
Setting
server.tutorialEnabled
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Decay multiplier
Setting
decay.scale
Default
1
Range / options
0 – …
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Upkeep period (minutes)
Setting
decay.upkeep_period_minutes
Default
1440
Range / options
0 – …
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Grief protection after TC destruction (minutes)
Setting
decay.upkeep_grief_protection
Default
1440
Range / options
0 – …
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Locked crate hack time (seconds)
Setting
hackablelockedcrate.requiredhackseconds
Default
900
Range / options
0 – …
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Creative for all players
Setting
creative.allusers
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Free building
Setting
creative.freebuild
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Free placement
Setting
creative.freeplacement
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Bypass repair cooldown
Setting
creative.freerepair
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Unlimited IO connections
Setting
creative.unlimitedio
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Bypass placement hold duration
Setting
creative.bypassholdtoplaceduration
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Allow Always-On commands
Setting
creative.alwaysonenabled
Default
0
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Name

The name of your server in the public server list.

Setting
HOSTNAME
Default
A Rust Server
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Modding Framework

The modding framework to be used: carbon, oxide, vanilla. Defaults to "vanilla" for a non-modded server installation.

Setting
FRAMEWORK
Default
vanilla
Range / options
vanilla, oxide, carbon
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Level

The world file for Rust to use.

Setting
LEVEL
Default
Procedural Map
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Description

The description under your server title. Commonly used for rules & info. Use \n for newlines.

Setting
DESCRIPTION
Default
Powered by game-serverhosting.com
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
URL

The URL for your server. This is what comes up when clicking the "Visit Website" button.

Setting
SERVER_URL
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Size

The world size for a procedural map.

Setting
WORLD_SIZE
Default
3000
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
World Seed

The seed for a procedural map.

Setting
WORLD_SEED
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Max Players

The maximum amount of players allowed in the server at once.

Setting
MAX_PLAYERS
Default
40
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Image

The header image for the top of your server listing.

Setting
SERVER_IMG
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Query Port

Server Query Port. Can't be the same as Game's primary port.

Setting
QUERY_PORT
Default
28017
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Save Interval

Sets the server’s auto-save interval in seconds.

Setting
SAVEINTERVAL
Default
60
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Additional Arguments

Add additional startup parameters to the server.

Setting
ADDITIONAL_ARGS
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
App Port

Port for the Rust+ App. -1 to disable.

Setting
APP_PORT
Default
28082
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Server Logo

The circular server logo for the Rust+ app.

Setting
SERVER_LOGO
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Custom Map URL

Overwrites the map with the one from the direct download URL. Invalid URLs will cause the server to crash.

Setting
MAP_URL
Default
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.
Auto Update

1 = beim Start updaten

Setting
AUTO_UPDATE
Default
1
When it takes effect
Takes effect after saving and restarting the server.