How to Install and Configure Plugins on Your Rust Server (Oxide/uMod)

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Introduction

Modding your Rust server is one of the best ways to enhance the player experience, whether you want to increase gather rates, add teleportation, or implement custom kits. ValueGameNode makes this process simple by supporting the Oxide (uMod) framework out of the box.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure your server is stopped. Modifying files while the server is running can sometimes lead to unexpected behavior or file corruption.

Step 1: Log into the Control Panel

Access your server management dashboard by navigating to game.vgncloud.com. Log in using your ValueGameNode account credentials and select your Rust server from the list.

Step 2: Enable Oxide/uMod Support

Rust plugins require the Oxide framework to function.

  1. On the left-hand sidebar, click on the Startup tab.
  2. Locate the Oxide toggle or variable.
  3. Set the value to 1 (or ensure the toggle is enabled) to allow the server to install the framework on the next boot.
  4. Navigate back to the Console and click the Start button. This will generate the necessary file structure, including the oxide folder.

Step 3: Download Your Desired Plugins

Most Rust plugins are hosted on umod.org.

  1. Visit the uMod website and browse the Rust section.
  2. Choose a plugin (e.g., GatherManager.cs or ImageLibrary.cs).
  3. Click the Download button to save the .cs file to your computer.

Step 4: Uploading Plugins to the Server

Once you have your plugin files, you need to place them in the correct directory.

  1. In the control panel at game.vgncloud.com, click on the File Manager tab.
  2. Open the folder named oxide.
  3. Inside the oxide folder, open the plugins folder.
  4. Click the Upload button in the top right corner and select your .cs plugin files.
  5. Alternatively, you can simply drag and drop the files from your computer directly into the File Manager window.

Step 5: Verifying the Installation

One of the great features of Oxide is that it loads plugins in real-time.

  1. Click on the Console tab.
  2. Look for a message indicating the plugin has loaded, such as: [Oxide] Loaded plugin GatherManager v2.2.73.
  3. If you want to check manually, type the command oxide.plugins into the console command bar and press enter. This will display a list of all currently active plugins.

Configuration and Permissions

After a plugin is loaded for the first time, it usually generates a configuration file.

  • Settings: You can find these in the oxide/config folder. These files allow you to change how the plugin behaves (e.g., setting the gather multiplier).
  • Permissions: Many plugins require you to grant permissions to players or groups. Use the console to type commands like oxide.grant group default [permission.name].

Conclusion

You have successfully installed plugins on your Rust server! If you ever need to update a plugin, simply upload the new .cs file and overwrite the old one in the oxide/plugins directory. For more advanced management, check the official documentation at game.valuegamenode.com.

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