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Complete Rust Admin Commands Guide

Master your Rust server administration with this comprehensive command reference. Whether you’re managing players, controlling server settings, or troubleshooting issues, these admin commands give you complete control over your multiplayer survival server. This guide covers both vanilla Rust commands and enhanced uMod plugin commands for Rust servers.

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Getting Admin Access

  1. Access server console (varies by host)
  2. Add yourself as admin: 
    ownerid STEAMID64 "YourName" "reason"
  3. Save configuration: 
    server.writecfg

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Method 2: Configuration File

  1. Edit server/cfg/users.cfg
  2. Add line: 
    ownerid STEAMID64 "YourName" "Admin"
  3. Restart server to apply changes

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Method 3: In-Game (If Already Admin)

/addowner STEAMID64
/addmoderator STEAMID64

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Essential Admin Commands

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Player Management

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Kick Players

kick "PlayerName" "Reason"
kick STEAMID64 "Reason"
Examples:
  • kick "BadPlayer" "Griefing"
  • kick 76561198000000000 "Cheating"

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Ban Players

ban "PlayerName" "Reason"
ban STEAMID64 "Reason"
banid STEAMID64 "Reason"
Permanent bans:
  • ban "Cheater123" "Aimbot detected"
  • banid 76561198000000000 "Toxic behavior"

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Unban Players

unban STEAMID64
removeid STEAMID64

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Mute/Unmute Players

mute "PlayerName"
unmute "PlayerName"

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Teleportation Commands

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Teleport to Player

teleport "YourName" "TargetPlayer"
teleportpos "PlayerName" x y z

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Teleport Player to You

teleport "PlayerName" "YourName"

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Teleport to Coordinates

teleportpos "PlayerName" 1000 100 1000

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Item & Inventory Management

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Give Items

give "PlayerName" "ItemName" Amount
giveid "PlayerName" ItemID Amount
Popular items:
  • give "Player" "rifle.ak" 1
  • give "Player" "ammo.rifle" 100
  • give "Player" "wood" 1000

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Clear Inventory

inventory.clear "PlayerName"

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Give All Items

giveall "ItemName" Amount

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Server Control Commands

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Server Information

status                    # Show server status
players                   # List connected players
serverinfo               # Display server details
fps                      # Show server FPS

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World Management

save                     # Save world data
quit                     # Shutdown server
restart                  # Restart server (if supported)

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Weather & Time

weather.cloud 0-1        # Cloud coverage (0=clear, 1=overcast)
weather.fog 0-1          # Fog density
weather.rain 0-1         # Rain intensity
weather.wind 0-1         # Wind strength

env.time 12              # Set time (0-24 hours)
env.day                  # Set to daytime
env.night                # Set to nighttime

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Entity Management

entity.spawn "EntityName"     # Spawn entity at crosshair
entity.spawnat "EntityName" x y z  # Spawn at coordinates
entity.kill                   # Kill entity at crosshair
Common entities:
  • entity.spawn "helicopter"
  • entity.spawn "bradleyapc"
  • entity.spawn "supply_drop"

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uMod Plugin Commands

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Permission Management

oxide.grant user STEAMID64 PermissionName
oxide.revoke user STEAMID64 PermissionName
oxide.grant group GroupName PermissionName

oxide.usergroup add STEAMID64 GroupName
oxide.usergroup remove STEAMID64 GroupName

oxide.show perms          # List all permissions
oxide.show groups         # List permission groups

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Plugin Management

oxide.load PluginName     # Load plugin
oxide.unload PluginName   # Unload plugin
oxide.reload PluginName   # Reload plugin
oxide.plugins             # List loaded plugins

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Admin Tools (With Plugins)

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Vanish Commands

/vanish                   # Toggle invisibility
/vanish list              # Show vanished admins

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God Mode

/god                      # Toggle invincibility
/god "PlayerName"         # Toggle for specific player

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No Clip

/noclip                   # Toggle no-clip mode

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Advanced Commands

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Performance Monitoring

perf 1                    # Enable performance monitoring
gc.collect                # Force garbage collection
pool.print_memory         # Show memory pool usage
pool.print_prefabs        # Show prefab usage

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Debug Commands

debug.log 1               # Enable debug logging
debug.checktriggers       # Check trigger issues
debug.lookingat           # Show entity you're looking at

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Network Commands

net.connect "IP:PORT"     # Connect to server
net.disconnect            # Disconnect from server
net.reconnect             # Reconnect to server

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Command Shortcuts & Aliases

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Quick Access Commands

/tp "Player"              # Teleport to player
/tphere "Player"          # Teleport player to you
/give "Item" Amount       # Give items
/heal                     # Heal yourself
/feed                     # Feed yourself

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Batch Commands

/giveall "Item" Amount    # Give item to all players
/healall                  # Heal all players
/tpall                    # Teleport all players to you

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Command Usage Tips

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Finding Player Information

players                   # Get player list with SteamIDs
status                    # Detailed player information

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Using SteamID64

  • More reliable than player names
  • Doesn’t change if player changes name
  • Required for permanent bans and permissions

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Command Syntax Rules

  • Use quotes around names with spaces: "Player Name"
  • Case sensitive for some commands
  • Tab completion works in most consoles
  • Check spelling - typos cause command failures

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Common Admin Scenarios

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Dealing with Cheaters

  1. Spectate suspicious player: 
    /vanish
teleport "YourName" "SuspiciousPlayer"
  2. Gather evidence and take screenshots
  3. Ban permanently: 
    ban "PlayerName" "Cheating - Evidence: Screenshot"

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Server Events

  1. Spawn helicopter: 
    entity.spawn "helicopter"
  2. Create supply drop: 
    entity.spawn "supply_drop"
  3. Teleport all to event: 
    /tpall

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Emergency Situations

  1. Stop server attacks: 
    /vanish
/god
  2. Mass kick griefers: 
    kick "Griefer1" "Mass griefing"
kick "Griefer2" "Mass griefing"
  3. Save and restart if needed: 
    save
restart

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use the players or status command in console, or check Steam profiles and use online SteamID converters.
Most commands can’t be undone. Always backup your server before major changes and use commands carefully.
Ensure you have proper admin permissions, check command spelling, and verify if the command requires specific plugins.
Use removeowner STEAMID64 or edit the users.cfg file to remove admin entries.
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