Documentation

Everything you need to know about using RustControl to manage your servers.

Getting Started

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running in under 5 minutes

Connecting Your Server

How to connect your Rust server to RustControl

Understanding the Dashboard

A tour of the main dashboard features

RCON Configuration

Setting up RCON for server communication

Player Management

Viewing Player Profiles

Access detailed player information and history

Admin Actions

Kick, ban, mute, and other player actions

Inventory Management

View and modify player inventories

Player Notes & Flags

Track player behavior with notes and flags

Chat & RCON

Monitoring Chat

Real-time chat monitoring and filtering

RCON Commands

Complete list of supported RCON commands

Command Macros

Create reusable command shortcuts

Chat Filters

Set up automatic chat moderation

Live Map

Map Overview

Understanding the live map interface

Player Tracking

Track player movements in real-time

Teleportation

Using the click-to-teleport feature

Map Markers

Understanding monuments and custom markers

Ban Management

Creating Bans

How to ban players effectively

Ban Types

Temporary vs permanent bans

Ban Database Sync

Syncing with external ban databases

Appeal Management

Handling ban appeals

Scheduled Commands

Creating Schedules

Set up automated command execution

Cron Syntax

Understanding cron scheduling patterns

Common Automations

Popular scheduling use cases

Troubleshooting

Fixing scheduled command issues

Plugins

Installing Plugins

How to install plugins via RustControl

Plugin Configuration

Configuring plugin settings

Updating Plugins

Keeping plugins up to date

Plugin Compatibility

Checking plugin compatibility

Server Settings

Server Configuration

Modifying server settings

Auto-Restart Setup

Configure automatic server restarts

Backup Management

Setting up server backups

Performance Tuning

Optimizing server performance

FTP Browser

Navigating Files

Browse server files and folders

Editing Files

Edit configuration files in-browser

Uploading Files

Upload files to your server

File Permissions

Understanding file access controls

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