Rust Managed Rust Server Hosting — EU

Rust hosting, run by an actual person

I'm Dave. I host Rust servers on hardware I own and manage the whole thing myself: setup, plugins, forced wipes, the late-night crashes. I love this game (and hate it, some wipe days) the same as you do. There's no ticket queue and nobody to pass you along to. If something on your server needs doing, I'm the one who does it.

From €38/mo
15 GB dedicated RAM
EU · Germany
Rust — game by Facepunch Studios
Built for Rust — nothing else
Dedicated resources — never shared
Oxide / uMod pre-installed
Forced Wipes handled for you
24hr support response
Cancel anytime
Why Rustinew
Not Another Big Host
Big hosts make money by stacking as many servers as possible onto hardware you never see, then routing your problems through a ticket system. I make my living by keeping a small number of servers running properly. The difference shows.
Personal Service
You deal with me directly, every time. I built your server, I know what's running on it, and I don't need to look up your account before I can help you.
Wipes Handled
Before every forced wipe I test your installed plugins against the Rust staging branch, so we know what's going to break before Facepunch even ships the update. Your players notice the wipes that go smoothly, even if they never find out why.
True NVMe Performance
Your world saves and chunk loading run on NVMe drives inside the machine itself, not on shared SAN storage being hammered by fifty other servers. The difference is most obvious on wipe day.
Fully Managed
Oxide updates, plugin conflicts, crash recovery, performance tuning: the unglamorous stuff that eats your evenings is my job now, not yours.
Your Own Domain & Site
Want play.yourdomain.com instead of a bare IP? I'll wire up a custom domain with SSL, and if you want a proper community website to go with it, I build those too.
Discord Integration
The Rustinew bot posts live player counts, wipe announcements and server status straight into your Discord, and you can fire RCON commands from there too. It sets itself up the moment you invite it.
Why Rustinew vs typical Rust hosting
 
Typical Rust hosting
Rustinew
Dedicated RAM
“Up to” 15 GB on shared CPU pools
15 GB reserved. Never oversold. Hard Cap at 6 customers per machine.
Wipe handling
Configure cron jobs yourself
Monthly forced wipe handled for all. Custom schedules + Discord announcements with the Wipe Handler add-on.
Plugins
Self-install via panel
Oxide pre-installed. Managed install, config & maintenance with any Plugin Management add-on.
Discord integration
Not included
Zero-click bot setup — channels, webhooks & status pings auto-created when you invite the bot.
Backups
Daily, local only
Daily local + off-site to Backblaze B2. 4-hourly available.
Who you talk to
Ticket queue → rotating support pool
One person (Dave). Same human every time, who actually plays Rust.
Monthly cost
(15 GB / 150 slots, EU)
€30–45/mo
+ DIY everything above
€50/mo
from €38/mo on semi-annual — fully managed

Typical-host prices are public list prices for comparable 15 GB / 150-slot EU Rust hosting tiers across the major hosts (G-Portal, Host Havoc, Nitrado, Bisect, Pine Hosting). You're paying a small premium for everything in the right-hand column being included rather than DIY.

Your data is safe
Two backups, two places
Your world, plugins and config are snapshotted locally and copied off-site every single day. If my primary hardware died outright, I could rebuild your server from the off-site copy and have it live again in about 30 minutes.
Layer 1 · Local
A dedicated NVMe drive on the same machine snapshots your server every 4 hours, with 7 daily + 4 weekly archives kept locally for instant restore. It sits on a separate disk from your live data, so one drive dying doesn’t take both.
Layer 2 · Off-site
Every backup is pushed off-site to Backblaze B2 nightly, encrypted in transit, retained for 30 days for game saves and 90 days for system state. If the whole datacentre goes dark, your data lives elsewhere.
Recovery time objective: under 30 minutes from clean hardware to live server. Backup health is verified nightly by an automated smoke test.
Getting Started
Up in 24 Hours
From payment to a live Rust server in less than a day.
1

Choose Your Plan

Pick monthly, quarterly or semi-annual billing, add any bolt-ons you fancy, and pay through Stripe.

2

Configuration Chat

I'll message you to confirm your server name, map size, wipe schedule and which plugins you want on day one.

3

Server Built

I provision the server, install your admin tools and get everything configured. Usually done well inside 24 hours.

4

You're Live

Your connection details land in the Members Area, your server appears in Rust's browser, and your players can join.

Simple Pricing
No Hidden Fees
One server tier, three billing terms. The longer you commit the less you pay, and the add-ons are optional rather than baked into a price you didn't ask for.
Monthly
€50/mo
 
Quarterly
€45/mo
Save 10% — €135 billed quarterly
Semi-Annual
€38/mo
Save 24% — best value
Managed+
Already Have a Host?

Already renting a server somewhere else? Keep it. I'll take over the running of it: plugin management, wipe handling, the Discord bot, 4-hourly backups, custom events and proc gen maps. Your hosting contract stays yours, the operational headache becomes mine.

Plugin management
Wipe handling
Discord bot
Backups & events
Proc gen map
Monthly
€100
/month · hosting not included
Dedicated Hosting — EU Only
Dedicated Servers — EU

My hardware lives in Falkenstein, Germany, which means great latency for European communities. NA dedicated servers are on the roadmap, and if you drop your email below you'll hear about them before anyone else does.

NA Right Now — With Managed+

Don’t want to wait? Managed+ works anywhere in the world. Rent your own box from any NA host and I'll manage everything that runs on it: plugins, wipes, backups, the Discord bot, monitoring and crash recovery. You get the local ping, I do the work.

Notify Me — NA Dedicated Servers
I’ll only email you when NA dedicated servers are available. No spam, ever.
Community
Join the Rustinew Discord

Ask pre-sales questions, get wipe announcements, or just hang out and talk Rust. Discord is the fastest way to reach me, and during support hours you'll usually hear back within minutes.

All systems operational — status.rustinew.com Rust
Rustinew is an independent hosting service. Rust is a trademark of Facepunch Studios Ltd. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Facepunch.
Docs Status Support
Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
One server tier, three ways to pay for it. The hardware is identical whichever you pick; the longer terms just cost less per month and come with a few extra perks as a thank-you for sticking around.

Choose your billing commitment

Monthly
Billed monthly — cancel anytime
€ 50 /month
 
  • Built for serious Rust communities of up to 150 players
  • 15GB dedicated RAM
  • Oxide / uMod pre-installed
  • Essential plugin pack
  • Forced wipe handled — staging branch checked first
  • Server browser listing setup
  • 24hr support response
  • Members area access
Quarterly
Billed €135 every 3 months
€ 45 /month
Save 10% vs monthly
  • Everything in Monthly
  • Priority support queue
  • 12hr crash response guarantee
  • Free server migration
  • Loyalty renewal discount
Semi-Annual
Billed €228 every 6 months
€ 38 /month
Save 24% — best value
  • Everything in Quarterly
  • First bolt-on month free
  • 1hr crash response SLA
  • Free wipe handler (first 6mo)
  • Direct contact number
Monthly Add-ons
Build Your Setup
Add the tools your server needs. Take the bundle for everything at once, or pick only what you want.
Setup Bundle BEST VALUE
Wipe Handler, Proc Gen, Discord Bot, 4-Hourly Backups, Events Scheduler and Plugin Starter: all six for one price, €5/mo cheaper than picking them individually.
€25/month
Or pick individually — €5/mo each:
Wipe Handler
Automated wipe schedules, BP wipe control, countdown timers and Discord announcements. Every forced and map wipe handled without you touching a thing.
€5/month
Proc Gen Map
Fresh seed selection every wipe. You pick the map size, I find a good seed and show you a preview before it goes live.
€5/month
Discord Bot
Live player counts, server status, wipe announcements and RCON commands from Discord, so your community stays in the loop on its own.
€5/month
4-Hourly Backups
World snapshots every 4 hours, stored on my hardware rather than your server, with 7 days of rolling retention. If something goes wrong I can restore any save within minutes.
€5/month
Events Scheduler
Custom airdrop, helicopter, cargo and Bradley spawn schedules, tuned to whatever keeps your particular community logging back in.
€5/month
Plugin Mgmt — Starter
Up to 10 plugins installed, configured and kept up to date. Covers vanilla+ to lightly modded servers without the overhead.
€5/month
Also Available
Not in the Bundle
For servers that need more power, faster support, or full proc gen map control every wipe.
Plugin Mgmt — Standard
Up to 20 plugins, including permission systems and inter-plugin config, fully installed and kept up to date. For mid-tier modded servers.
€10/month
Plugin Mgmt — Full
Unlimited plugins: complex stacks, multi-plugin permission layers, no cap. For heavily modded or competitive servers.
€25/month
Priority Support SLA
1-hour guaranteed response, 30-minute crash recovery target and direct contact. For servers where downtime genuinely costs you players.
€20/month
Custom Proc Gen Map
Full control of your map every wipe: size, monument density, island intensity and biome ratios. I generate previews until you’re happy.
€10/month
Plugin licences are your responsibility. I install, configure and maintain your plugins, but any paid plugin licences (Rust:IO, ServerArmour, premium uMod plugins and the like) need to be bought by you, in your own name. Free uMod/Oxide plugins are covered with no extras. Not sure what you need? Open a ticket and I’ll advise.
Monthly Add-ons
Build Your Brand
Stand out in the server browser and grow a community around your server.
Custom Domain + SSL
Point play.yourdomain.com at your server with a valid SSL certificate. Looks professional in the browser and gives your community a proper home address. (+ cost of domain if not already owned — typically €10–15/yr)
€5/month
Community Website
A full community site for your server: status, wipe countdown, rules, a Discord embed and player info. Templated build, branded to your server.
€10/month
Marketing Pack
I advertise your server for you: posts on the relevant Rust subreddits, social media promotion and server-browser optimisation. More eyes on your server every wipe.
€10/month
Partner Products RustSignal
Promote Your Server
Listings on RustSignal — a new Rust server directory helping players cut through the noise. I handle the registration for you at checkout. (Pass-through service from our partner.)
RustSignal — Verified
Verified badge on your server card, +100 boost score, dedicated verified filter section and priority placement in RustSignal search results.
€4.99/month
RustSignal — Featured
Featured badge, +200 boost score, dedicated homepage section on RustSignal and rotating spotlight placement.
€14.99/month
RustSignal — Elite
Elite badge, +300 boost score, top homepage placement, elite spotlight section and maximum visibility on RustSignal.
€29.99/month
One-Time Fees
Pay Once, Keep Forever
Custom Website Build
Bespoke community site beyond the standard template: unique design, custom features
€100 one-time
VIP System Setup
VIP plugin configured with custom ranks, perks and Discord role integration
€25 one-time
Marketing Bundle
Logo, banner and advert creation — everything you need to brand your server
€35 one-time
Full Discord Server Build
Complete Discord server built from scratch — channels, roles, bots and branding
€25 one-time
Got questions?

Read the docs first

Getting started, configuring your server, plugins, billing, troubleshooting — the answers to most questions are already written down.

Open knowledge base →
Managed+
Your hardware, my problem
Already renting a server or VPS somewhere? Keep it where it is. I take over the operational side: plugins, wipes, the Discord bot, backups, events and proc gen maps. You stay the owner and keep doing the fun part, while the maintenance stops being your problem.
What's included
Full plugin management
Wipe handling & automation
Discord bot setup & management
4-hourly backups (stored on our dedi)
Custom event scheduling
Proc gen map setup & previews
Priority support SLA
Direct onboarding & setup help

Your hosting contract stays entirely yours and I never touch it. Managed+ covers the operational and community management side only.

Monthly
€100
/month
Hosting not included · Cancel anytime
Who this is for
Existing server owners

You already have a dedicated server or VPS and you're spending too much time on administration instead of growing your community.

Streamers & content creators

You need a properly run server for your audience without becoming a server administrator yourself. Make your content; I'll keep the thing online.

Community leaders

You run an established Rust community and want consistent, professional-grade management without hiring someone or learning server administration yourself.

How it works
1
Subscribe

Get started with a monthly subscription. Cancel anytime.

2
Share Access

Give me SFTP and RCON access to your server. Nothing else changes on your end.

3
We Set Up

I configure the plugins, wipe schedule, Discord bot, backups and events, normally within 24 hours.

4
You Play

From there it's ongoing wipe management, plugin updates and support, handled quietly in the background while you get on with your community.

Hardware
The actual machine your server runs on
Everything on Rustinew runs on one physical machine that I own and operate. It isn't a VPS, a cloud instance or shared SAN storage, and the spec sheet below isn't marketing shorthand. This is the real hardware, listed because you deserve to know what you're renting.

Processor

ModelIntel Core i9-12900K
Generation12th Gen Alder Lake
Cores / Threads16 cores / 24 threads
P-Cores8 × Performance (up to 5.2GHz)
E-Cores8 × Efficiency
Base Clock3.2 GHz
Boost Clock5.2 GHz
Cache30MB Intel Smart Cache

Memory

Total RAM128GB DDR4
TypeDDR4 ECC
Per Server Allocation15GB dedicated
OvercommitNone — guaranteed allocation

Storage

Drive 11.7TB NVMe SSD
Drive 21.7TB NVMe SSD
Drive 3900GB NVMe SSD (OS)
Total Usable~4.3TB NVMe
InterfacePCIe Gen 4 NVMe
Shared SAN?No — local NVMe only

Network & Location

LocationFalkenstein, Germany (EU)
Uplink1 Gbps dedicated
DDoS ProtectionVolumetric mitigation + Cloudflare web
IPv4Dedicated static IP
Why It Matters
Hardware That Actually Keeps Up
5.2GHz Per-Core Speed
Rust is heavily single-threaded for its main game loop. The i9-12900K's P-cores boost to 5.2GHz, a long way ahead of the Xeons most hosts run, and that translates directly into smoother gameplay under load.
NVMe — Not SAN
Most large hosts use shared SAN storage that 50 servers hammer simultaneously. Your world saves and chunk loading go to locally attached NVMe. The difference during wipe day is night and day.
Guaranteed 15GB RAM
Your allocation isn't theoretical — it's a hard Docker memory limit. No neighbouring server can steal your RAM headroom. Raid hour spikes don't bring your server down.
Headroom, always
I never oversell. Most hosts run hardware at 80–90% capacity before you even arrive. I keep genuine headroom so every server performs — yours included, regardless of how many are running.
Help
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions I get asked most often. If yours isn't here, send me a message. I’d rather answer it directly than leave you guessing.

Getting Started

What exactly is "managed" hosting?
Managed means I handle the lot: initial setup, plugin installation and configuration, wipe scheduling, monitoring, crash recovery and the ongoing maintenance. You get a working Rust server without ever touching a command line, and your job shrinks down to running the community on it.
How quickly will my server be ready?
Your server is online and connectable within 15 minutes of payment. Initial configuration is complete within 24 hours for most setups. More involved work — custom procgen maps, community website builds, or full branding setups — can take up to 72 hours.
Do I need Linux or server experience?
No. Everything is managed for you through a simple web dashboard — point-and-click. You'll never need to touch a command line, edit a config file, or know what SSH is.
Can I move my existing Rust server to Rustinew?
Yes. Send me your current save file and any plugin configs you want to keep and I'll restore them onto Rustinew hardware. I build the new server alongside your existing one and switch over when you're ready, so downtime is usually a few minutes at most.
Do you help with setup?
Yes, every customer gets hands-on setup help included. I configure the server, generate your first map, add the essential plugins, write your welcome message and walk you through anything you're unsure about. You're not handed a server and left to figure it out.
Can I upgrade later?
Yes — add-ons can be added or removed at any time from your dashboard, with prorated billing. Start lean and bolt on extras (Wipe Handler, Discord Bot, 4-Hourly Backups, Plugin Management, Custom Domain, etc.) whenever you need them.
I'm in North America — can I use this?
My dedicated hardware is in Falkenstein, Germany, so dedicated hosting is EU-only for now. Managed+ works anywhere in the world though: you rent your own server hardware in NA and I manage everything that runs on it. Learn about Managed+.
What is Managed+ and how is it different?
Managed+ is for server owners who already have their own hosting hardware or VPS, anywhere in the world. I take over the operational side: plugins, wipe schedules, the Discord bot, backups, events and crash recovery. You keep full ownership of the hardware and the hosting contract; the day-to-day running becomes my job.

Performance & Infrastructure

Are resources actually dedicated?
Yes. 15 GB of RAM is reserved exclusively for your server, not pooled, not burstable, not shared. CPU cores are shared between servers, but because I cap the machine at 6 customers there's real headroom, and in practice contention just doesn't happen even at full capacity.
How many servers run on each machine?
Maximum of 6. When the machine is full I stop selling, rather than stuffing more customers on to squeeze the margin. That cap is the single most important number for performance. It's the difference between everyone having real hardware and everyone fighting for scraps.
Where are your servers located?
Germany. Low latency to all of Europe and most of the UK, on a single physical machine that I own and operate.
Will mods/plugins affect performance?
The 15 GB of RAM and high-clock CPU give you enough headroom for almost any setup, including 150-slot servers running 20–30 plugins. A handful of extremely heavy plugin stacks need tuning, and if yours is one of them I'll tell you upfront and help optimise it.
Do you oversell hardware?
Never. The 15 GB allocated to your server is real RAM reserved on the physical machine, not a "burstable up to" figure. The 6-customer cap is hard: when the box is full, I stop selling. This is more or less the entire reason Rustinew exists.
What hardware does Rustinew use?
See the Hardware page for full specs.

Plugins & Modding

Is uMod / Oxide included?
Yes, on every plan. Oxide is pre-installed and kept up to date.
Can you install plugins for me?
Yes, with a Plugin Management add-on. Three tiers based on how many you need: Starter (€5/mo, up to 10 plugins), Standard (€10/mo, up to 20), Full (€25/mo, unlimited). Without an add-on you can still upload plugins yourself via the dashboard, but install and configuration is part of the Plugin Management tiers.
What's included in Plugin Management?
Installation, initial configuration tuned to your server's playstyle, config tweaks on request, updates when plugin authors release new versions, conflict diagnosis when plugins fight each other, and chasing plugin developers directly when bugs surface. You tell me what you want a plugin to do and I make it do that.
Can I use paid plugins?
Yes. Buy the licence in your own name from uMod, Codefling or any vendor, then upload the plugin file plus proof of purchase to your dashboard. We install and configure it. The licence stays with you — if you ever leave Rustinew, the plugin follows you.
What happens when Facepunch updates break plugins?
I test every update on a staging server before it goes anywhere near your live one, which catches most breakage before your players ever see it. When a plugin does break, I apply community fixes, write my own patches, or find a solid alternative when the original author has gone quiet. You'll know what's happening throughout.

Wipes & Backups

Can you handle wipes automatically?
The mandatory monthly forced wipe is handled for every customer, no add-on needed. For anything beyond that, like custom cadences (weekly, bi-weekly), BP wipe control, countdown timers or Discord wipe announcements, the Wipe Handler add-on (€5/mo) covers it all hands-off.
Do you announce wipes in Discord?
Yes, with the Wipe Handler add-on. Wipe-day announcements post automatically to the Discord channel created by the Rustinew bot during your initial setup.
How often are backups taken?
Daily for standard plans. The 4-Hourly Backups add-on (€5/mo) gives you a backup every 4 hours with 42 backups retained (roughly 7 days of 4-hourly history). All backups are also pushed off-site for disaster recovery.
Can I restore an older backup?
Yes. Message me with the timestamp you want and I'll restore it onto your server, typically within 5–15 minutes depending on the save size.
Can I download my world save?
Yes, any time you want. Your data is yours. Request a download via your dashboard or in support and I'll send a one-time download link within 24 hours, usually much faster. No questions asked, no fees.

Support

What are your support hours?
06:00–01:00 Lisbon time, every day , 7 days a week. That's 19 hours of coverage a day. Outside those hours messages queue up and get answered first thing the next morning.
What does Priority Support include?
The Priority Support SLA add-on (€20/mo) gets you direct WhatsApp and Telegram access to Dave for urgent issues, a 1-hour response target during support hours, fast-tracked ticket queue (your requests jump in front of standard tickets), and priority for config changes.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
No — Dave is a human and needs to sleep. That's the trade-off for a one-person operation: 19 hours every day instead of round-the-clock, but the person answering you actually knows your server.
How do I contact support?
Email (support@rustinew.com), Discord (#support channel in the Rustinew Discord), or the Support tab in your dashboard which opens a tracked ticket. Priority Support customers additionally get WhatsApp and Telegram for urgent issues.
Do you help with plugin conflicts?
Yes, for customers with any Plugin Management add-on (Starter, Standard or Full). I diagnose the conflict, fix the configs, and where needed go to the plugin authors to get the underlying issue resolved properly.
What happens if Dave gets sick or takes vacation?
In the rare situation Dave is unable to provide support, a contracted emergency consultant takes over. For planned vacation time you'll be informed in advance with exact dates; for sickness, as soon as possible. Your server keeps running normally throughout — critical issues are always dealt with.

Billing & Policies

How does billing work?
All plans are billed in Euros (EUR) via Stripe. Subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. You can manage your subscription, view invoices and cancel at any time from the Members Area billing portal.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your dashboard whenever you like. Your service runs to the end of the current billing cycle and then suspends automatically, with no cancellation fees and no interrogation. After suspension I hold your data for 14 days in case you change your mind, then it's permanently deleted.
Do you offer refunds?
Under EU consumer law you normally have a 14-day right of withdrawal on distance contracts. Because we provision your server immediately upon payment rather than queued for later, you're asked to expressly waive that right at checkout. This is standard practice across the hosting industry for any service that starts straight away.

Once the checkout waiver is ticked and your server is live, refunds are not offered (no prorated refunds for unused time). One-time setup services — Custom Website Build, Marketing Bundle, Full Discord Server Build, VIP System Setup — are non-refundable once work has commenced.

If something is genuinely wrong with the service, talk to me first. I'd much rather fix the problem than have an unhappy customer.

If for any reason your service isn't provided immediately, your rights under EU law remain fully protected until it is.
What happens if my payment fails?
Stripe automatically retries failed payments over the following days. You'll get an email after each failed attempt with a link to update your card via Stripe's billing portal. If retries fail, your server is suspended (not deleted) . Your data is preserved while you sort the payment out, and the moment your card goes through I reactivate the server.
Are there setup fees?
No setup fees on the standard hosting plans. Pay your first billing cycle and your server is live with full setup included. Optional one-time services have their own fees if you want them — Custom Website Build (€100), Full Discord Server Build (€25), VIP System Setup (€25), Marketing Bundle (€35) — but they're entirely optional.
Can I change billing plans later?
Yes. Switch between Monthly, Quarterly and Semi-Annual any time from your dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately with prorated billing; downgrades take effect at the end of your current billing period.
Hills of Portugal

Hello, I'm Dave.
I'll be looking after your server.

Rustinew isn't a company with a support team, a billing department and offshore staff. It's me, one person in the hills of Portugal, who's been playing and administering Rust servers for years. I started it because I was tired of watching good servers and good ideas get let down by impersonal, oversold hosting that leaves owners to figure everything out themselves.

I know what a well-run Rust server feels like, and I know most hosting companies don't. They sell you a slot, take your money, and answer the ticket three days after your server went down on Thursday wipe.

With Rustinew you get my direct attention. When something breaks I usually know before you do, because I'm the one watching it. When you want a plugin configured or a map seed previewed before launch, you message me and it gets done the same day.

I keep the customer count small on purpose, because fewer customers means more attention for each one. When the hardware's full I stop selling instead of overselling and watching performance slide.

If you want cheap and hands-off, there are plenty of options. If you want someone who gives a damn about your server running well, Rustinew is it.

Dave, founder of Rustinew
About Dave

The Person Behind the Hardware

I've been playing Rust since day one — and yes, I've got the frog boots to prove it. Back when wipes meant something different and the legacy maps still ran. I've sunk thousands of hours into it as a player and just as many as a host, running both PvP and PvE communities over the years.

But Rust isn't the only thing I host. I've run Minecraft, ARK, Conan Exiles, Valheim and a few others I've probably forgotten. Different communities, different rulesets, same core problem to solve: keep the server up, keep the plugins working, and keep the fun going for the players.

I'm a gaming enthusiast at heart who has been playing video games his entire life and hosting games since my teens, from early 2000’s browser based games like QSE, to the AAA games we all enjoy today. I want to see other people get the full experience from the games they love — not log in to find their server lagged and their plugins broken before wasting their evening server hopping — yet again. That's the whole reason Rustinew exists.

When I'm not running servers, I'm off-grid homesteading in the hills of Portugal — growing food, fixing things, living slow. Counterintuitive maybe, but it's exactly how I can give your server the attention it deserves: no commute, no office distractions, no boss pushing me to take on more clients than I should.

You won't find me building a hosting empire. That's kinda the point.

From past clients

People who’ve worked with Dave before

Rustinew may be new, but Dave isn’t. Here’s what people who Dave has hosted in the past have to say about his work, shared here with their permission.

Dave has been hosting and maintaining my game servers for years! When he said he was beginning this new project it made perfect sense from my perspective.

He doesn’t just provide top-of-the-line customer service, he knows his s**t, gets to work, and is a real human you can chat to about your server, your plans, and the games you’re currently playing.

Anyone who chooses to trust Dave with their server will never regret it!

NiNi Long-time client — and the reason I’ll never host Project Zomboid again.

I’ve worked with Dave on a couple of projects and he has been great to work with from day one. Support is fast, communication is clear, and he’s the kind of sick freak that seems to enjoy the challenge of unusual problems.

It always feels like you’re dealing with a friend — he genuinely wants your server to run properly and your community to succeed.

Anthony Repeat client — also not a bad D&D player.

Dave hosts our current server and we just migrated to Rustinew and his new equipment. We were initially anxious about the move but the migration was seamless — players were left none the wiser and everything runs as it did before. Perfectly.

He maintains everything from game updates to plugin installation and maintenance, making sure everything continues to function. He’s ridiculously easy to contact too!

We’ll definitely be keeping our server with Rustinew.

Donatello Current customer — hater of plugins.
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The Rustinew Difference
What Makes This Different
I actually play Rust
Not a datacenter company that happened to add game servers to their product list. I know what a 150-player server on wipe day actually needs — because I've been on both sides of it.
You're not a ticket number
Direct contact. Real conversation. When you message me about your server, you're talking to the person who built it, manages it and will fix it.
Proactive, not reactive
I'm monitoring servers daily. If something's wrong, I usually know before you do. Crashes get fixed fast — not when someone finally opens a ticket.
Honest hardware
The spec page shows you exactly what the server runs on. No marketing fiction. Dedicated NVMe, real RAM allocation, a machine that isn't maxed out before you even arrive.
No lock-in games
Cancel anytime on the monthly plan. Your world save is always yours — I'll hand it to you the day you leave, no nonsense.
EU coverage
Our Germany datacenter gives excellent latency across Western and Central Europe. If you're running a European Rust community, this is where you want to be.

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Response Times & Support Hours

StandardWithin 24 hours
Priority SLAWithin 1 hour
Critical (Server Down)ASAP — always
Crash RecoveryWithin 30 min*

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Support hours: 06:00–01:00 Western European Time (Portugal). Requests outside these hours are handled as soon as support resumes.

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Add-ons

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Quick-start presets

One click to apply a tested config bundle. Goes to admin review like any other change.

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Server Info

The basics about how you want your Rust server to look and play. We’ll use this to configure things on our end.
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Shown to players in the Rust server browser. Max 80 characters.
Up to 400 characters. Plain text only.
Up to 150 players on your current plan.
Between 1000 (tiny) and 6000 (max). 4250 is the recommended ceiling for performance. Changes apply on next wipe.
Vanilla
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3x
5x
10x
Non-vanilla rates run via an Oxide plugin we configure for you.
PvP
PvE
Switching mode forces a map wipe.
Community
Modded
Community gets much more organic traffic. Modded is for when you intentionally break vanilla balance (high gather, custom plugins, etc.).

How should we apply these changes?

Some of your changes affect a live game server. Pick what suits your players.

You can apply right now (the server restarts) or queue it until your next scheduled wipe.

Activity

Everything you’ve submitted and the latest status. Click Edit to revise a section.

Plugins

Tell us which plugins you want and (where applicable) upload the zip plus proof of purchase. Plan cap: —. We don’t install pirated plugins.
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Proof of Purchase

Upload screenshots of your order history from Codefling, uMod, etc. for any paid plugins. One row per evidence item. 30 MB max per image.

Wipe Schedule

How often we wipe your server, and whether blueprints survive. We run wipes on the day your cadence falls due during support hours (06:00–01:00 WET).
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Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly
Most communities run weekly (Thursdays after force-wipe). Monthly is a long-grow community.
Wipe blueprints with map
Keep blueprints across wipes
Keeping BPs means players retain unlocked recipes between wipes — faster ramp, less grind.

Events

How often each Rust event runs, in minutes. Set to 0 to disable. Vanilla defaults are pre-filled.
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Procedural Maps

Tell us the size you’d like. We’ll generate 5 procgen previews and email you when they’re ready — come back here and pick your favourite.
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1000 (tiny) – 6000 (max). 4250 is the recommended ceiling for performance.
Any preferences we should consider when generating?

Custom Map Builder

Pick which monuments you want, set your terrain mix and any quirks. We’ll hand-build it for you.
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Tick the ones you want included. Unchecked = excluded from the map.
Saves players running between two safe zones — convenient for smaller maps.
1 = mostly mainland with few islands · 10 = archipelago, many isolated landmasses.
Must sum to 100%. The server will normalise if you’re close.
Up to 500 characters. We’ll ping you on Discord if anything you’ve asked for isn’t feasible.
Contact Us
Got a Question?
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We’ll reply to your email directly. Usually within a few hours during support hours.

Other Ways to Reach Us
Discord — Fastest Response
Jump into the server, ask questions and usually get a reply within minutes during support hours.
Email
Prefer email? Reach us directly — we check it regularly throughout the day.
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Join the Rustinew Discord
Ask questions, get wipe announcements, talk Rust. Discord is the fastest way to reach me directly.
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Example community site we build for hosting customers
Fully brandable — colours, server name, layout. Includes live leaderboard, interactive kill heatmap, in-game store, rules and Discord integration. Available as a one-time build or monthly add-on.
Resources
Knowledge Base
Everything you need to know about running your Rustinew server — getting started, configuration, plugins, billing and troubleshooting. Answers to the most common questions, written down.
Resources
Service Status
Real-time health of the website, API, game panel and email systems. We post here when something breaks — honestly and quickly.
Resources
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A small list of services we’re proud to have partnered with to make life easier for our customers and their players.
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