Best Rust servers right now
Facepunch force-wipes every Rust server on the first Thursday of each month, when the monthly update lands. Many servers wipe more often, weekly or twice a week, and player counts follow that cycle. That is why a live Rust server list beats a static one: it shows you which servers are populated right now.
See the top Rust servers on GTScope, ranked by real players and votes.
- Join right after a wipe if you want a fair start.
- Match the group limit to your team: solo, duo, trio or quad servers keep big clans out.
- Mind the ping. Rust is unforgiving with high latency; use the country on each server.
Rust servers by mod
Rust servers describe themselves in their names. These are the server types players search for most, with the number of tracked servers that mention them (November 2026):
Solo / Duo / Trio
7 serversGroup size limits that keep big clans out and give small teams a chance.
Browse all Rust serversWeekly / Monthly wipe
5 serversThe wipe schedule: weekly for fast restarts, monthly for long progression.
Browse all Rust servers2x / 3x / 5x
4 serversHigher gather rates: more resources per hit, faster progression. Often with kits and teleports.
Browse all Rust serversVanilla
2 serversRust exactly as Facepunch made it: no plugins, normal rates.
Browse all Rust serversModded
Be the firstServers running Oxide (uMod) or Carbon plugins: kits, teleports, shops, events and more.
Run one? List it firstRust servers by country
Where the Rust servers on GTScope are hosted (November 2026). Pick a country close to you for the lowest ping.
How to join a Rust server
Press F1 in Rust to open the console and type:
client.connect 203.0.113.10:28015The default Rust game port is 28015. You can also find the server in the in-game browser and add it to your favourites.
How to promote your Rust server for free
Getting players on a Rust server is all about the first hours after a wipe. This is how to promote a Rust server for free:
- Add your Rust server on the Add Server page with the address players connect to.
- Claim it and put your wipe schedule, group limit and rates in the description.
- Post news before every wipe and share the live banner on your website and Discord.
- Ask players to vote every month to climb the Rust ranking.
- Turn on Discord alerts so you know at once if the server doesn't come back after a wipe.
Tip: Rust uses separate ports: the game port (28015 by default), RCON (28016 by default) and a Steam query port set with server.queryport. Make sure the query port is open, or trackers will show your server as offline.
More ideas in our guide how to promote your game server, and get a live banner for your server.
How Rust servers are tracked
Rust servers answer the standard Steam server query (A2S) on their query port. GTScope sends it about every 5 minutes and reads the server name, map, player count and slots. Wipe days show up clearly in the player history.