> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.berrybyte.net/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rust Server Common Issues & Troubleshooting Guide - Fix Server Problems

> Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for Rust server problems. Fix connection issues, performance problems, crashes, and common server errors with step-by-step solutions.

# Rust Server Common Issues

Common problems and solutions for Rust servers, from connection issues to performance problems.

## Connection Issues

**Can't Connect to Server:**

* Verify server is running in control panel
* Check port 28015 (UDP) is open
* Test connectivity with ping command
* Restart server to re-register with Steam

**Server Not in Browser:**

* Wait 10-15 minutes for new servers to appear
* Restart server to re-register
* Check Steam server status at steamstat.us

**High Ping/Lag:**

* Choose server location closest to players
* Use network optimization parameters:

```bash theme={null}
+server.tickrate 30
+fps.limit 60
```

## Performance Issues

**Low Server FPS:**

* Increase RAM allocation (16GB+ recommended)
* Reduce world size: `+server.worldsize 3000`
* Remove unnecessary plugins
* Use SSD storage

**Memory Issues:**

* Force garbage collection: `gc.collect`
* Monitor usage: `pool.print_memory`
* Use memory optimization: `+gc.buffer 256`

**Server Crashes:**

* Check plugin compatibility with Rust version
* Review error logs in `oxide/logs/`
* Disable plugins one by one to find issues
* Restore from backup if world files corrupted

## Admin Issues

**Admin Commands Not Working:**

* Check admin status with `status` command
* Re-add admin: `ownerid STEAMID64 "Name" "Admin"`
* For uMod: `oxide.grant user STEAMID64 admin`

**Plugin Commands Not Responding:**

* Verify plugin loaded: `oxide.plugins`
* Reload plugin: `oxide.reload PluginName`
* Grant permissions: `oxide.grant user STEAMID64 pluginname.use`

## World Issues

**World Generation Problems:**

* Change world seed: `+server.seed 12345`
* Adjust world size: `+server.worldsize 4000`
* Restart server to apply changes

**Save File Corruption:**

* Stop server immediately
* Restore from latest backup
* Test world integrity before going live
* Check for `.sav` backup files in server folder

## Update Issues

**Server Won't Update:**

```bash theme={null}
# Manual update via SteamCMD
steamcmd +force_install_dir ./rust_server/ +login anonymous +app_update 258550 +quit
```

* Check file permissions and disk space
* Ensure SteamCMD has write access

**Plugin Compatibility:**

* Check plugin compatibility with new Rust version
* Update plugins to latest versions
* Backup configs before updating
* Test critical plugins before opening server

## Player Issues

**Player Data Corruption:**

* Check player data backups in control panel
* Restore individual player files if available
* Use admin commands to restore items/blueprints
* Enable automatic backups for prevention

**Authentication Issues:**

* Restart Steam client completely
* Verify game files integrity
* Enable VAC protection: `+server.secure 1`

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Why does my server crash during peak hours?">
    High player counts increase resource usage. Monitor RAM/CPU and consider upgrading hardware or reducing max players.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How often should I restart my server?">
    Daily restarts during low-population hours help clear memory and apply updates.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What causes 'Connection Failed' errors?">
    Usually network issues, server overload, or Steam authentication problems. Check server status and connectivity first.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I recover from corrupted world save?">
    Stop server immediately and restore from most recent backup. Generate new world if no backup exists.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Admin commands not working?">
    Check admin status with `status` command, re-add admin permissions, or grant uMod admin access.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Plugins causing crashes or not working?">
    Check plugin compatibility, review error logs, disable plugins one by one to identify issues.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Related Guides

* [Setup Rust Server](/games/rust/setup-server) - Server setup
* [Admin Commands](/games/rust/admin-commands) - Server management
* [Installing Oxide/uMod](/games/rust/install-oxide) - Plugin framework

Need help? Join our [Discord community](https://berrybyte.net/discord).