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.

Getting Admin Access

Method 1: Server Console (Recommended)

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

Method 2: Configuration File

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

Method 3: In-Game (If Already Admin)

/addowner STEAMID64
/addmoderator STEAMID64

Essential Admin Commands

Player Management

Kick Players

kick "PlayerName" "Reason"
kick STEAMID64 "Reason"

Examples:

kick "BadPlayer" "Griefing"
kick 76561198000000000 "Cheating"

Ban Players

ban "PlayerName" "Reason"
ban STEAMID64 "Reason"
banid STEAMID64 "Reason"

Permanent bans:

ban "Cheater123" "Aimbot detected"
banid 76561198000000000 "Toxic behavior"

Unban Players

unban STEAMID64
removeid STEAMID64

Mute/Unmute Players

mute "PlayerName"
unmute "PlayerName"

Teleportation Commands

Teleport to Player

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

Teleport Player to You

teleport "PlayerName" "YourName"

Teleport to Coordinates

teleportpos "PlayerName" 1000 100 1000

Item & Inventory Management

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

Clear Inventory

inventory.clear "PlayerName"

Give All Items

giveall "ItemName" Amount

Server Control Commands

Server Information

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

World Management

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

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

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"

uMod Plugin Commands

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

Plugin Management

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

Admin Tools (With Plugins)

Vanish Commands

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

God Mode

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

No Clip

/noclip                   # Toggle no-clip mode

Advanced Commands

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

Debug Commands

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

Network Commands

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

Command Shortcuts & Aliases

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

Batch Commands

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

Command Usage Tips

Finding Player Information

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

Using SteamID64

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

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

Common Admin Scenarios

Dealing with Cheaters

Spectate suspicious player:

/vanish
teleport "YourName" "SuspiciousPlayer"

Gather evidence and take screenshots

Ban permanently:

ban "PlayerName" "Cheating - Evidence: Screenshot"

Server Events

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

Emergency Situations

Stop server attacks:
/vanish /god

Mass kick griefers:

kick "Griefer1" "Mass griefing"
kick "Griefer2" "Mass griefing"

Save and restart if needed:
save restart

Installing Oxide/uMod - Enable enhanced admin commands
Popular Plugins - Additional admin tools
Setup Rust Server - Initial server configuration
Common Server Issues - Troubleshooting help

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a player's SteamID64?

Use the players or status command in console, or check Steam profiles and use online SteamID converters.

Can I undo admin commands?

Most commands can’t be undone. Always backup your server before major changes and use commands carefully.

Why don't some commands work?

Ensure you have proper admin permissions, check command spelling, and verify if the command requires specific plugins.

How do I remove admin rights?

Use removeowner STEAMID64 or edit the users.cfg file to remove admin entries.

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​Complete Rust Admin Commands Guide

​Getting Admin Access

​Method 1: Server Console (Recommended)

​Method 2: Configuration File

​Method 3: In-Game (If Already Admin)

​Essential Admin Commands

​Player Management

​Kick Players

​Ban Players

​Unban Players

​Mute/Unmute Players

​Teleportation Commands

​Teleport to Player

​Teleport Player to You

​Teleport to Coordinates

​Item & Inventory Management

​Give Items

​Clear Inventory

​Give All Items

​Server Control Commands

​Server Information

​World Management

​Weather & Time

​Entity Management

​uMod Plugin Commands

​Permission Management

​Plugin Management

​Admin Tools (With Plugins)

​Vanish Commands

​God Mode

​No Clip

​Advanced Commands

​Performance Monitoring

​Debug Commands

​Network Commands

​Command Shortcuts & Aliases

​Quick Access Commands

​Batch Commands

​Command Usage Tips

​Finding Player Information

​Using SteamID64

​Command Syntax Rules

​Common Admin Scenarios

​Dealing with Cheaters

​Server Events

​Emergency Situations

​Related Guides

​Frequently Asked Questions