Rust
Server Hosting
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Why Host Rust with GameServerKings?
Every server includes a full suite of features built for serious gamers — no hidden fees, no upsells.
What our customers say
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Josh from flowstate
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BekerMelk
Aimtraining
“I’ve been hosting game servers and managing public-facing infrastructure for nearly a decade. I moved the services that needed serious DDoS protection over in January 2024, and since then the hardware and network side has been one less thing to worry about. When we had issues early on, their team took the time to read through logs, go through configurations, troubleshoot with me, and take the needs of both my hobbies and company seriously. Their support, routing, performance, and protection have all been consistently solid no matter what I deploy.”
Kerminal
Developer & Systems Administrator
“Whilst no gameserver host is perfect, Gameserver Kings have proven themselves to be the most reliable, knowledgeable and professional service in the space over the last couple of years. If and when issues inevitably arise, their team is very reactive and cuts to the chase when issuing a post-mortem about an incident, which is appreciated compared to some boiler plate level 1 support responses we've seen throughout the space with other services.”
Hex
CTO, Rustafied (official Rust servers)
“Been using their dedicated machines for quite a while now and couldn't be happier. Stable network, great machines, and fast delivery. The support team is friendly, quick, and actually works with you to solve problems. Solid DDoS protection too. They care about their customers highly recommended to anyone.”
Coeno
Director, WarBandits
“I've been with GSK for a few years now and honestly can't complain. Servers get set up quickly, and the couple of times something went wrong, support sorted it out quickly. Fair price for what you get. Happy to recommend them.”
Kenzo
“With moving from another host, It's been so refreshing to have fast 24/7 support, superior ddos prot, more hardware options, faster delivery times, better prices, lag free game panel, and much greater network stability here at GSK.”
Geosciencegeek
Owner, RenegadeRust
“I've had multiple machines with GSK and the results have been fantastic. Fast delivery, great support and reliable performance. And I get notifications when the script kiddies try attack :D”
Rico Eustorgio
Configure Your Rust Server
Drag the sliders to customize your specs. Price updates in real time.
Always included
Save up to 15% with longer billing periods
Gaming-Grade Performance for Rust
Infrastructure built from the ground up for demanding game server workloads
Instant Deployment
Server provisioned automatically after payment. You get credentials in your inbox within minutes.
Always-On DDoS Protection
Traffic scrubbing at every edge node. Attacks are absorbed — your players never feel a thing.
NVMe-Powered Hardware
Pure NVMe SSD storage across the fleet. No spinning rust, no bottlenecks on chunk generation or world saves.
Low-Latency Global Network
Data centers in North America and Europe. Pick the region closest to your players.
Powerful Server Management
Every server comes with our feature-rich game panel — manage your server from anywhere with no technical expertise required.
us-dal-01.gsk.net:28015Live Server Console
Monitor your server in real time with a built-in console, live CPU, memory, and network graphs, plus one-click start, restart, and stop controls.
us-dal-01.gsk.net:28015Full File Manager
Browse, upload, edit, and manage all your server files directly from the panel — no FTP client needed. Drag and drop uploads, bulk actions, and more.
us-dal-01.gsk.net:28015FRAMEWORKMAX_PLAYERSWORLD_SIZEHOSTNAMEStartup Configuration
Fine-tune every aspect of your server with an intuitive variable editor. Selects, toggles, and validated inputs replace fragile command-line flags.
us-dal-01.gsk.net:28015Automated Backups
Create on-demand or scheduled backups with one click. Lock critical snapshots, download them for offsite storage, or restore in seconds.
Outgrowing a shared Rust server?
For larger Rust communities — or when you're running a fleet of high-performance instances — a dedicated machine gives you the whole box: every core, all the RAM, and no noisy neighbors. You decide how it's run.
Run it on our game panel
Hand us the machine and we deploy it onto the same GameServerKings panel you already know — one-click installs, mods, backups, and 24/7 support, managed on your behalf.
Or manage it yourself
Prefer full control? Take root access and run it your way. The box is yours end to end — we just keep the hardware and network humming underneath.
Global Server Network
Pick a data center close to your players. Low latency means smoother gameplay for everyone. View all locations.
Rust Knowledge Base
Guides for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting your Rust server.
Rust
Preparing & Hosting Your Map File Once you've downloaded your new custom map, it will usually come in a .zip file. To start, you will need to extract…
How to see who is on your Rust server: the status command, reading its output, the Steam overlay method, and WebRCON from a phone or browser.
Plugin Configuration Guide Okay, now that everything is downloaded and installed, it's time to configure your drop tables. Step one is to log into your…
Notice : Doing this will not erase your existing map. Using the "New Server" commandline, it will generate a new map, and use that map instead of your…
Configure StackSizeController on your Rust server: permissions, every command, worked examples, and the low grade fuel gotcha that affects vehicle spawn fuel.
Every Rust console command worth knowing - open the F1 console, cap FPS, set FOV, bind keys and read your combat log. Plus which 'FPS commands' are placebo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Rust server hosting with GameServerKings
A Rust server here starts at $12.00 a month, which covers 1.5 vCores, 10 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage. The price tracks the resources you pick from there, up to $52.00 a month fully loaded (3 vCores, 20 GB of RAM, 40 GB of storage). A dedicated IPv4 address is $5.00 a month on top. Paying for a longer term takes 5–15% off. RAM is the number worth getting right: a larger world size and a heavy plugin load both push memory use up as a wipe wears on.
Your Rust server is provisioned automatically within 2–5 minutes of payment. You'll receive login credentials to your inbox so you can connect straight away.
Absolutely. You have full file access via our control panel and FTP/SFTP. Install any mods, plugins, or custom configurations — we don't restrict what you run on your server.
Upgrading is instant. You can change your memory, storage, or CPU priority from your client area at any time without any downtime or server migration.
Yes. Every Rust server includes enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation at no extra charge. We absorb attacks at the network edge — your players won't notice a thing.
We offer a 24-hour money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason within the first 24 hours, contact us and we'll issue a full refund — no questions asked.
Yes. Contact our support team and we'll help you migrate your server data to any of our available locations at no charge.
Still have questions?
Our support team is available 24/7 and typically responds in under 5 minutes.
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