RUST STAGING
Server Hosting
Be the first to test upcoming Rust updates. Host a high-tickrate Staging Branch server to explore new monuments, test experimental features, develop Oxide plugins, and prepare your clan for the next wipe.
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Why host Rust Staging with us?
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Premium DDoS ProtectionKeep rival clans from taking your testing grounds offline.
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Oxide / uMod SupportTest and update your custom plugins on the bleeding edge.
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Automated Staging UpdatesStaging updates frequently. Easily push updates with one click.
High-Tickrate Testing Infrastructure
Don't let server lag ruin your raid practice or plugin testing. We provide the enterprise hardware required to handle massive entity counts and complex Rust physics.
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The Staging branch receives frequent commits from Facepunch. Our panel lets you update your server instantly so you can test the absolute newest features.
Global Datacenters
Choose from multiple locations across North America, Europe, and Asia to ensure your entire clan gets the lowest ping possible for crisp PVP practice.
Complete Config Control
Easily change map seeds, adjust world sizes, manage admin permissions, and perform server wipes effortlessly using our intuitive web interface or direct FTP.
Test The Future of Rust
Rust Staging is Facepunch Studio's experimental branch. It's where all the magic happens before the forced monthly wipes. Whether it's a massive new monument, a complete overhaul of the recoil system, new vehicles, or experimental building mechanics, the Staging branch gets it first.
Hosting your own Staging server is a massive tactical advantage. Public staging servers are often laggy, overcrowded, or lack the admin controls you need to properly test mechanics. By renting a private server, your clan can practice raiding new base designs, explore new map layouts in peace, and get a head start on the upcoming meta.
Explore New Monuments
Spawn in minicopters and fly around the newest monuments weeks before they hit the main servers. Learn the loot routes and puzzle solutions first.
Oxide Plugin Development
Are you a server owner or developer? Use your Staging server to update and fix your custom Oxide/uMod plugins before the forced wipe breaks them.
Raid & PVP Practice
Spawn in C4, rockets, and new weapons. Test the durability of new building blocks or practice spray patterns with your team without losing real progress.
Server Specifications
Absolute Control Over The Testing Grounds
Managing a Rust Staging server requires specialized tools. Our partner's custom control panel gives you unprecedented access to your testing environment. Change the map seed, install Oxide extensions, manage admin permissions, and perform full wipes with just a few clicks.
Live RCON Console
Monitor server FPS, view live chat, spawn items, and issue direct Rust admin commands instantly from your browser.
One-Click Wipes
Testing a new map? Easily wipe the map save, player blueprints, or both simultaneously without digging into FTP folders.
Full FTP Access
Get direct access to your server files to upload custom map `.map` files, tweak Oxide configs, and manage server identities.
Player Management
Ban griefers, whitelist your clan members, and assign Owner/Moderator roles easily via the panel.
Ready to test the next update?
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Rust Staging Admin Resources
Master your server. Everything you need to configure your map, install plugins, and manage wipes.
Adding Admins via ownerid
Learn the exact console commands needed to grant yourself and your clan leaders full admin privileges (auth level 2) in Rust.
Installing Oxide on Staging
A step-by-step guide to installing Oxide/uMod on the Staging branch to test custom plugins like Kits, Teleportation, and Loot Multipliers.
Scheduling Automated Wipes
Ensure your server stays fresh and lag-free. Learn how to configure automated map and blueprint wipes via the control panel.
Rust Staging Hosting FAQ
Got questions about running a Staging branch server? We've got answers.
What is the difference between Rust and Rust Staging?
Rust Staging is a separate beta branch of the game where Facepunch tests new updates (monuments, vehicles, balance changes) before they are pushed to the main game during the monthly forced wipe.
Can I install Oxide/uMod on a Staging server?
Yes! Many server owners rent Staging servers specifically to test and update their custom Oxide plugins so they are ready to go on wipe day for the main branch.
How often does the Staging branch update?
The Staging branch can update daily, or even multiple times a day as developers push new commits. Our control panel allows you to easily push these updates to your server with one click.
Can I use custom maps on Staging?
Absolutely. You have full FTP access to upload `.map` files created in tools like RustEdit, allowing you to test custom monuments and terrain on the newest branch.
How do I wipe my server?
You can perform a map wipe by changing the server seed in the web interface and restarting, or you can use the automated wipe tools in the panel to delete player data and map files instantly.
How do I claim the 20% discount?
Click any of the deployment links on this page to go to the official ZAP-Hosting portal. Enter the promo code NormandinSystems-a-1588 at checkout to apply the discount!