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uMod (formerly Oxide) is the plugin framework for Rust servers that enables custom features, admin tools, and enhanced gameplay.

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Installation

berrybyte Customers:
  1. Login to game.berrybyte.net
  2. Go to Startup tab
  3. Enable “Oxide/uMod” setting
  4. Restart server
Manual Installation:
  1. Download latest uMod from umod.org
  2. Stop your server
  3. Extract and copy files to server root directory
  4. Start server and verify with oxide.version command

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Basic Setup

Important Directories:
  • oxide/config/ - Plugin configurations
  • oxide/plugins/ - Installed plugins
  • oxide/logs/ - Error logs
Essential Commands:
  • oxide.grant user STEAMID64 admin - Grant admin permissions
  • oxide.group add vip - Create permission group
  • oxide.usergroup add STEAMID64 vip - Add user to group

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Installing Plugins

  1. Download plugins from umod.org/plugins
  2. Upload .cs files to oxide/plugins/ folder
  3. Plugins load automatically
  4. Configure in oxide/config/ if needed
Admin Tools: Admin Hammer, Vanish, God Mode
Player Features: Teleportation, Kits, Economics
Quality of Life: Auto Door Close, Stack Size Controller, Gather Manager See our Popular Plugins guide for more.

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Common Commands

  • oxide.version - Check uMod version
  • oxide.reload PluginName - Reload plugin
  • oxide.show perms - List permissions
  • oxide.show groups - List permission groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

uMod has minimal impact, but plugins can affect performance. Monitor usage and limit to essential plugins.
Most plugins load automatically when uploaded to the plugins folder.
Check file permissions, verify installation files, review server logs, and ensure Rust server is updated.
Check plugin compatibility, review error logs in oxide/logs/, verify permissions, and try reloading the plugin.
Download latest version and repeat installation process. Plugins and configs are preserved.
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