Installing and updating SteamCMD SteamCMD is the command-line console used to install the Steam related files and the mechanism by which the Rust server is installed and updated. • Create a folder for SteamCMD, such as c: steamcmd • Create a folder for the server, such as c: rustserver • SteamCMD for Windows.

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• Extract the contents of the zip file to the folder you created for steamcmd. • Execute the steamcmd.exe program.

(Your computer may ask you to confirm that you want to run it.) This file, when executed, will download, install and update to the lastest version of SteamCMD. The Batch Script File A batch script is a text document that stores a list of commands to be run in sequence. The main use of a batch script for hosting a server is to enable the server owner to make sure their server is up to date and if the server crashes that it will resume.

The easiest way to do this is by using the GOTO statement. GOTO will allow you to jump around in your batch script to any other part of the batch file. It’s important to note that Rust sometimes hangs instead of completely closing. In this case the server will not restart if the process hangs because the process did not actually stop. Batch scripting waits for a command to complete (in this case the RustDedicated.exe) but if that process never completes the batch script will just sit there. For the most part, you will have to configure all of your server settings in this batch script. The config files for the server don't quite work yet so explicitly defining all of your settings in the batch script is the best way to go.

Below is an example.: 1.) echo off 2:):start 3:) C: steamcmd steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir c: rustserver +app_update 258550 +quit 4:) RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.port 28015 +server.level 'Procedural Map' +server.seed 1234 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 10 +server.hostname 'Name of Server as Shown on the Client Server List' +server.description 'Description shown on server connection window.' +server.url '+server.headerimage '+server.identity 'server1' +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password letmein +rcon.web 1 5:) goto start Note: Do not use this example without making changes. Line numbers are shown for reference only and MUST be removed. Here is an explanation of each line in the batch file. Echo off This suppresses the console window’s desire to display each command in the batch file as they are executed.:start The is a label for a loop starting point.

C: steamcmd steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir c: rustserver +app_update 258550 +quit Executes SteamCMD to check for server updates and apply if needed. RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.port 28015 +server.level 'Procedural Map' +server.seed 1234 +server.worldsize 4000 +server.maxplayers 10 +server.hostname 'Name of Server as Shown on the Client Server List' +server.description 'Description shown on server connection window.' +server.url '+server.headerimage '+server.identity 'server1' +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password letmein +rcon.web 1 -batchmode Opens Unity in non-GUI mode, and eliminates the need for any human intervention. +server.port 28015 Rust client connection port. +server.level 'Procedural Map' The map type to use.

Options are 'Procedural Map','Barren',”HapisIsland”,”SavasIsland” and “SavasIsland_koth” +server.seed 1234 Determines shape of procedural and barren maps (used with server.worldsize). Values range from 0 to. +server.worldsize 4000 Determines shape of procedural and barren maps (used with server.seed). Values range from 1000 to 6000.

+server.maxplayers 10 Number of players that can be connected +server.hostname 'Name of Server as Shown on the Client Server List' Name of the server as shown on the client’s server list +server.description 'Description shown on server connection window.' Description shown on the client’s server connection window +server.url 'A valid website. Causes the “View Webpage” button to appear on the connection window +server.headerimage 'A valid link for the connection window background image. Use a JPG image of 512 x 256. +server.identity 'server1' The directory name used as the parent for all the server files. Do not use spaces or special characters.

+rcon.port 28016 Rcon client connection port. +rcon.password letmein The password required for Rcon access. Do not use spaces or special characters. +rcon.web 1 Uses websocket connection mode for rcon (recommended) goto start Instructs the batch file to jump to the ‘start’ label.

Remove this line if you do not want your server to automatically restart after it shuts down. Owners and Moderators Once the server is up and running you may choose to assign ownership to yourself. This is done with the ownerid command. You will need your 17 digit SteamID number. The easiest way to get it, is to log in and then run the users command at the console. Then enter the command as follows: ownerid 1234567 AdminName For example: ownerid 1234567 'Admin Name' You can do the same for moderators using the moderatorid command moderatorid 1234567 'Admin Name' Note: As with most commands that allow the use of player names, if the name has spaces or special characters in it, you must use quotes to contain the name. Be sure to use the writecfg command after doing this and then the person must logout and log back in to receive the permissions.

The two permissions are almost identical. Owners can create, kick and ban moderators if needed, but moderators cannot affect owners. Sharing Your Server with the World If you wish others to be able to connect to your server from the outside world, you will need to setup a port forward using the port you used listed above. I recommend using this if you are unfamiliar with setting up port forwarding.

You will need to forward your “ server.port” as well as “ rcon.port” if used. Business Forecasting 9th Pdf Files on this page. By default these are 28015 and 28016.

Even if your server does not show up on the server list, players may be able to connect to you via the client.connect command if they know your public IP. Local firewall programs can also affect the ability to connect from the outside world. If you suspect this, turn off the firewall briefly.