Corallium Studios
SteamFree template

Rust Dedicated Server

This free NautilusControl template sets up a Rust dedicated server on ports 28015, 28016, 28017 with 8 GB of RAM recommended. This page covers the ports to open, hardware requirements, the Docker image and step-by-step setup.

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  • Version v1.0.0
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  • By Corallium Studios

Rust at a glance

Category
Steam (Steam dedicated server)
Docker image
steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Default version
latest
Ports
28015/UDP, 28016/TCP, 28017/UDP
RAM
8 GB
CPU
4 cores
Disk
20 GB
Console
WebSocket RCON
Steam game
Yes
Steam app ID
258550
Template version
v1.0.0

Rust server ports

A Rust dedicated server built from this template listens on these 3 ports. Open them in your firewall so players and clients can connect.

PortProtocolUsed for
28015UDPGame
28016TCPRCON
28017UDPQuery
Ubuntu firewall (ufw)
sudo ufw allow 28015/udp
sudo ufw allow 28016/tcp
sudo ufw allow 28017/udp

Rust server requirements

8 GBRAM
4 coresCPU
20 GBDisk

These are the template's recommended starting values. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Run Rust in Docker

The template uses the steamcmd/steamcmd:latest image, default version latest. NautilusControl pulls it automatically; to fetch it yourself:

Pull the image
docker pull steamcmd/steamcmd:latest
Start command
./RustDedicated -batchmode -nographics -port {port} +server.port {port} +server.queryport 28017 +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password changeme +server.maxplayers 100

The game files are installed with SteamCMD (app ID 258550). NautilusControl runs it for you on first start.

Files and folders

  • /data/server — Server
  • /data/cfg — Cfg
  • /data/logs — Logs

How to set up a Rust dedicated server with NautilusControl

  1. Install NautilusControl

    Install the NautilusControl panel and agent on the machine that will run the server. The installation guide covers it, and the 14-day free trial includes 1 node and 5 servers.

  2. Import the Rust template

    Download this template (a single JSON file) with the button above, then open Templates in NautilusControl and choose Import JSON.

  3. Create the server

    Create a new container and pick Rust. NautilusControl pulls steamcmd/steamcmd:latest and creates the folders for you.

  4. Open the ports

    Allow ports 28015, 28016, 28017 through your firewall, and forward them on your router if people connect from outside your network.

  5. Start it

    Press Start and follow the startup log in the panel, then use the websocket rcon for commands.

Rust FAQ

What ports does a Rust server use?

This template uses ports 28015 (Game), 28016 (RCON), 28017 (Query). Open them in your firewall and forward them on your router if players connect from outside your network.

How much RAM does a Rust server need?

The template recommends 8 GB of RAM, 4 cores, 20 GB of disk space. Increase it for more players, mods or plugins.

Can I run Rust in Docker?

Yes. The template uses the Docker image steamcmd/steamcmd:latest. NautilusControl pulls it and creates the container for you.

Is the Rust template free?

Yes. Every template in the Corallium Studios library is free to download. You need NautilusControl to deploy it; there is a 14-day free trial.