Question 1

How to host a Rust server on Windows with auto updates?

Accepted Answer

Use the Installer to set up the dedicated server, enable Auto Update and Auto Restart, open Server (UDP), RCON (TCP) and Query (UDP) in Windows Firewall, then manage plugins via Plugin Manager.

Question 2

Why does MyRustServer show “Server Offline” although Rust is running?

Accepted Answer

Usually RCON cannot connect. Use only letters/digits in the RCON password, set Server/RCON IP to your external IPv4 (or internal if needed), and verify that the ports you configured in MyRustServer are also allowed in Windows Firewall.

Question 3

How to run multiple Rust servers on one machine?

Accepted Answer

Install each server into its own folder and use distinct ports (server, RCON, query, app). Add the ports to Windows Firewall and—if hosting at home—forward them in your router.

Question 4

How to use CPU Affinity with multiple servers?

Accepted Answer

In CPU Affinity, assign specific core ranges per server (e.g., cores 0-3 for Server A, 4-7 for Server B), save affinity and start the servers. Verify in Task Manager.

Question 5

Discord bot does not respond — what to check?

Accepted Answer

Create a bot token, enable required intents (Presence, Members, Message Content), invite the bot via OAuth2 with the right permissions, and configure Server/Role IDs in MyRustServer.

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