Hostinger
Game Panel 4
- 16 GB RAM
from$13.99/mo
- NVMe + AMD EPYC on all VPS plans
- Free weekly backups
Price checked September 28, 2026 · Renews at $28.99/mo
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Game server
Rust server hosting: your map, your rules, your wipe schedule
Rust server hosting lets you run a server with your own rules, map size, plugins and wipe schedule, from a small group of friends to a public community. Use the calculator below for your player count and mods, then compare plans in the offers.
RAM calculator
You need at least
12 GB RAM · 2 vCPU
Raised to the developer’s published minimum.
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Hosts that run this game
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ScalaCube
150 slots
- 👥 150
from$19.20/mo
- Free 24/7 6 GB plan for Minecraft and Hytale
- Free domain, DDoS protection, SSD, 14 locations
Price checked September 28, 2026
G-Portal (GPORTAL)
20 slots
- 👥 20
from$22.90/mo
- Calls itself 'the world's largest Valheim hoster'; ValheimPlus in web interface, 1-click BepInEx/Thunderstore mods
- Server online in under 3 minutes; 50 GB backup space; 24/7 ticket support
Price checked September 28, 2026
Sparked Host
Leather
- 16 GB RAM
from$24.00/mo
- Low per-GB prices on several games (e.g. Valheim $1.50/GB Enterprise tier, Zomboid $1/GB)
- 1-day free trial (Valheim page)
Price checked September 28, 2026
Nitrado
50 slots
- 👥 50
from$24.99/mo
- Only host found selling console (PS/Xbox/Switch) servers for DayZ and ARK
- ARK: Survival Ascended official licensing partner (per ARK wiki EULA note)
Price checked September 28, 2026
Game host or your own VPS?
| Game host | Own VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | One click in a panel | Terminal / SteamCMD |
| RAM per dollar | Less | More |
| Mods | From the panel | By hand |
| Several games at once | Paid separately | On one server |
What decides Rust server performance
Rust is one of the heavier survival games to host. Map size, the number of entities - every wall, door, box and deployable in every base - and the players online drive memory and CPU use, and all of them grow between wipes. That is one reason servers wipe regularly: a fresh map resets the entity count.
Plugins through Oxide (uMod) or Carbon add kits, teleports, clans, events and more. Each one is small on its own, but a busy modded server with dozens of plugins needs extra CPU headroom. Rust leans on fast single-core performance, so a high-clock CPU matters more than a long list of cores.
Rust server hosting, a VPS or dedicated?
A game host is the fastest start for a community server: one-click Oxide or Carbon, a scheduler for wipes and restarts, and a file manager for plugin configs. You can go from payment to a listed server in an evening.
A VPS works for a small private server, but popular community servers often move to a dedicated machine, because a full server on wipe day hammers the CPU and shared cores can stutter. On your own machine you install the server through SteamCMD and deal with the monthly forced wipe that comes with Rust’s monthly update - plugins often need updates that day too.
Tip: plan wipes, restarts and admins
Announce your wipe schedule and stick to it; players choose servers by it. Restart daily to keep performance steady, back up the server’s identity folder before each wipe in case you need to roll back, and keep the admin list to the people who actually moderate.
On a public server, write your rules into the server description and on your Discord, and decide in advance how you handle cheaters and ban appeals. A clear, predictable server keeps players coming back after each wipe, and that matters more for growth than any single plugin.
Set it up in 5 steps
- Decide the map size and expected players, then size the plan with the calculator.
- Choose a game host, VPS or dedicated server from the offers, close to your players.
- Install the Rust dedicated server from the panel or with SteamCMD, plus Oxide or Carbon.
- Set the server name, description, map seed and size, and add your admins.
- Schedule daily restarts and wipes, set up backups and start inviting players.
Official server requirements
- RAM
- min 12 GB
- CPU
- not published
- Ports
- UDP 28015 (server.port default), TCP 28016 (rcon.port); separate server.queryport for query services
- Max players
- not published
Source: wiki.facepunch.com · September 28, 2026
Questions people ask
How much does Rust server hosting cost?
It depends on memory, CPU, location and billing term; busy public servers usually need more than a private one. The offers above show current prices with the date we checked them.
How often should I wipe my Rust server?
Every server has to wipe with the monthly forced update. Many community servers also wipe the map weekly or every two weeks; pick a rhythm that suits your players and announce it.
Should I use Oxide or Carbon?
Both are plugin frameworks, and many Oxide plugins also run on Carbon. Pick the one your host supports and your favorite plugins are written for.
Can I run a Rust server on a VPS?
Yes, for a small or private server. For a busy public server, a dedicated machine with a fast CPU gives steadier performance on wipe day.
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