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Rust+ (the official Rust companion app) works on FREAKHOSTING Rust servers without extra setup: the server’s companion port is APP PORT 28082 in Startup. Players pair the app with your server from inside the game, then get map, team chat and alerts on their phone. To turn Rust+ off, set APP PORT to -1 and restart.

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How Rust+ connects to your server

Facepunch’s Rust+ Server page explains:
  • The companion server uses a TCP port. If none is set, the game uses the game port or RCON port (whichever is higher) plus 67, which is 28082 with the standard ports.
  • The port must be 10000 or higher so the Rust+ service can reach it.
  • Changes to the port need a restart.
  • app.info in the console shows the port and connection settings the server is using.
Your server already has port 28082 assigned, so Rust+ works once the server is running.

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How players pair the app

1

Install Rust+

Install the Rust+ app on the phone and log in with Steam.
2

Join your server

Join your Rust server on PC.
3

Pair from the game

Open the Rust+ option in the game’s menu and pair with the server.
Your server’s logo (server.logoimage, the Logo field in Server settings) also shows in the app after pairing. See description and header image.

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How to check that Rust+ works

Type app.info in the panel Console. It shows the port and IP the companion server uses. The console needs your own RCON password; see console not working. Facepunch limits connection checks to 10 per IP address every 5 minutes. If you restart many times quickly, wait 5 minutes before you try to pair again.

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How to turn Rust+ off

1

Open Startup

In the Game Panel, open Startup.
2

Set APP PORT to -1

Change APP PORT to -1.
3

Restart

Restart the server.

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Frequently asked questions

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Why do players have to pair again after a wipe?

The Wipe page deletes player.tokens.db, which holds the Rust+ pairings. Facepunch notes that deleting it makes players pair again.

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Can I change the Rust+ port?

APP PORT is editable, but it must be a port assigned to your server and 10000 or higher. If you need another port, open a ticket and ask for an extra port.

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Does Rust+ work with Oxide or Carbon?

Rust+ is part of the game itself, not a plugin, and is set with the same APP PORT whichever Plugin framework you choose.

Rust server guide

Every Rust page in one place.

Description and header image

Your logo in the app.

Wipe your server

What a wipe deletes.

Network

Your server’s ports.
Checked against the official Rust Wiki on 31 October 2026. Ports and Startup variables checked by the FREAKHOSTING team on our Game Panel on 31 October 2026 (Rust dedicated server). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026