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# How to Configure Server Identity & Branding in Rust

> Customize your Rust server description, website links, and header image for the masterlist browser to build a professional presence and attract players.

## Establishing Your Community Identity

Your server's entry within the Rust Master List serves as your primary marketing portal. A high-resolution header image, combined with a professionally formatted description, can significantly increase your community's visibility and conversion rate. By effectively communicating your server's rules, rates, and unique features before a player even initializes their connection, you ensure you attract the specific audience your community was designed for.

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    Beginner
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    4 Minutes
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## Technical Visual Specifications

The **Header Image** is the primary visual banner displayed within the server browser overlay.

* **Recommended Dimensions:** `1024x512` pixels (Standard 2:1 aspect ratio).
* **Format Requirements:** You must use a direct link to a `.jpg` or `.png` file.
* **Hosting Best Practices:** use a high-uptime image CDN such as Imgur. Ensure your URL points directly to the image data (e.g., `https://i.imgur.com/example.png`) rather than a web-based gallery page.

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## Configuration Methodologies

Follow these steps to apply your community branding via the FREAKHOSTING management suite.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Startup Interface (Recommended)">
    1. Log in to the [Game Panel](https://games.freakhosting.com) and navigate to the **Startup** tab.
    2. Populate the **Server Description** field. Use the **`\n`** sequence to create intentional line breaks for improved readability.
    3. Paste your direct URL into the **Header Image** field.
    4. Input your community's Discord or website link into the **Server URL** field.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manual File Management">
    1. Open the File Manager and navigate to: `/server/{identity}/cfg/server.cfg`.
    2. Add or update the following technical variables:
       ```cfg theme={null}
       server.headerimage "https://i.imgur.com/yourimage.jpg"
       server.description "First Line\nSecond Line\nThird Line"
       server.url "https://discord.gg/yourbrand"
       ```
    3. Save the file and restart the server to broadcast the updated metadata.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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<Note>
  ### Strategic Marketing Tip

  The average player spends less than three seconds reviewing a server description before moving to the next entry. We recommend front-loading your most critical features - such as **"2x Loot"**, **"No Blueprints"**, or **"Group Limit: Trio"** - within the first two lines to maximize impact.
</Note>

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</Note>

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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Rust:** Brand identity active.
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