1. Required Software and Tools
First of all, you will need a few software to set up a Rust server:

SteamCMD: You need to download SteamCMD, which is the command line tool for Steam. This tool is used to download and update games.

Rust Server Files: You will download the Rust server game files with SteamCMD.

2. Download and Install SteamCMD
Follow the steps below to download SteamCMD:

Download SteamCMD: Download SteamCMD from here.

Extract the downloaded file to a folder. For example, you can create a directory like C:\RustServer\SteamCMD.

You can run SteamCMD to install the necessary files.

3. Download Rust Server Files
Follow these steps to download Rust game files via SteamCMD:

Open SteamCMD (in the command line).

Enter the following commands in order:

login anonymous force_install_dir ./rustserver app_update 258550 validate exit
The force_install_dir ./rustserver command specifies the directory to which the Rust server files will be downloaded (i.e. the folder where your server is located).

The app_update 258550 validate command downloads and updates the Rust server files.

4. Server Configuration
To edit the Rust server settings, you can modify the server configuration files:

Open the server.cfg file (or a similar configuration file for the Rust server).

You can make basic settings as follows:

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hostname "Your Server Name" maxplayers 100 worldsize 4000
These settings determine the name of your server, the maximum number of players, and the world size.

5. Starting the Server
You can use the following commands to start the Rust server:

For Windows: To start the server, go to the RustServer folder in the command line and run the following command:

RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.hostname "Your Server Name" +server.port 28015 +server.identity "rust_server" +server.seed 12345 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 100
This command starts the server and applies basic settings.

For Linux: Go to the directory where the server files are located and start it with the following command:

./RustDedicated -batchmode +server.hostname "Your Server Name" +server.port 28015 +server.identity "rust_server" +server.seed 12345 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 100
6. Managing and Monitoring the Server
To manage your Rust server:

You can use RCON (Remote Console). RCON provides a remote connection to run commands on the server. To use RCON on a Rust server, you can add the rcon password to the server.cfg file:

rcon.password "Enter Your Password Here"
You can also use tools like the Rust Admin Panel or Rustified Tools to make your server easier to manage.

7. Mods and Add-ons
To add mods to your Rust server:

You can use the uMod (formerly Oxide) platform. uMod is a modding platform for Rust and allows you to add add-ons to your game.

Once you have completed the uMod installation, you can add different mods and tools.

8. Testing the Server
After starting your server, you can test whether it is working by connecting to your server over the internet or LAN. To connect to your server:

Open the Rust game and press F1 to open the console.

Then you can connect to your server with the following command:

client.connect ip_address:28015
Conclusion Setting Up a Rust Server
Setting up a Rust server is a fairly simple process as long as you follow the correct steps. You can easily set up your server by downloading the necessary files with SteamCMD and making the configuration settings. You can also customize your server features with mods and plugins and provide players with a more enjoyable experience.

If you have difficulty setting up a server, you can get help from the Rust community or check out more detailed guides.