Rust: Installing Plugins

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Introduction

Plugins allow you to expand and personalize your server even further. Below, we explain where to find the most popular plugins and how to set them up.

Preparation

First, you need to download the plugins you want to install on your server. You can find a wide selection of plugins at umod.org (formerly OXIDE). The download will provide you with a .cs file.

Installation

After downloading the desired plugins, you can start the installation. This is done via FTP, so you need an FTP client to upload the files to your server. If you are not familiar with FTP yet, please check out our FTP Access guide.

The correct plugin directory is located at: /gXXXXXX/rust-oxide/oxide/plugins. Simply upload the downloaded .cs plugin files into this folder. It should then look something like this:

That's all you need to do. The installation is complete. Afterwards, you can check in the console whether the plugin was successfully compiled and loaded. The output should look like this:

Code

AdminAutoTeams and AdminLogger were compiled successfully in 0ms
(Filename: ./Runtime/Export/Debug/Debug.bindings.h Line: 35)

Loaded plugin Admin Logger v2.3.4 by AK
(Filename: ./Runtime/Export/Debug/Debug.bindings.h Line: 35)

Popular Plugins

Still looking for the perfect plugins for your server?

Browse through our carefully curated list of the most popular and highly recommended plugins to enhance your gameplay and give your server the finishing touch. Get inspired and find exactly the extensions that fit your project.

Clans – Enables creating clans with their own chat, rank system, and mutual friendly-fire protection.
Economics – Introduces a server-wide virtual currency that many other plugins (shops, kits, etc.) build upon.
Kits – Allows admins to create predefined item sets (kits) that players can claim via command.
BetterChat – Enhances chat with configurable colors, tags, and rank prefixes.
Vanish – Allows admins/moderators to become invisible to other players for discreet observation.
Backpacks – Adds extra persistent inventory slots as backpacks.
Raidable Bases – Automatically creates guarded NPC bases for raiding, including loot and defenders.

Conclusion

If you have followed all the steps, your plugin should be successfully installed. If you have any further questions or need help, our support team is available daily! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

On umod.org (formerly OXIDE) – downloads provide a .cs file.

Upload it via FTP to the /gXXXXXX/rust-oxide/oxide/plugins directory – then check the console to confirm it compiled and loaded successfully.

Among others: Clans (clan system with chat/ranks), Economics (server-wide virtual currency), Kits (predefined item sets), BetterChat (chat enhancements), Vanish (admin invisibility), Backpacks (extra inventory slots), and Raidable Bases (guarded NPC bases for raiding).

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