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Rust Server Not Showing in Server List: Full Checklist
Separate a Rust server-browser problem from a basic connectivity problem by checking startup state, game/query ports, firewalls, and direct connection.
Read guide →Hosting, ports, performance, configuration and server administration.
Clear troubleshooting steps designed to help you find the cause before changing random settings.
Separate a Rust server-browser problem from a basic connectivity problem by checking startup state, game/query ports, firewalls, and direct connection.
Read guide →Size Rust server memory from Facepunch's baseline requirement, then add headroom for map size, population, plugins, entities, and real peak usage.
Read guide →Understand LAN IPs, public IPs, NAT, TCP/UDP, host firewalls, query ports, CGNAT, and a safe test order for self-hosted game servers.
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