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Facepunch Studios has only made Rust, which is a survival multiplayer video game. Rust was first released in December 2013 as early access. In February 2018, it got its full release. Rust can be used freely on both macOS and Windows. With Double Eleven, console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox One were made and came out in May 2021. Rust was first made as a copy of DayZ, a popular mod for ARMA 2 that had crafting features similar to those in Minecraft.
If your Rust Not Servers Showing, there are a few things you can try to fix the problem and get the list to load. Obviously, you need to make sure you are connected to the internet. If you see a number of servers but not the one you’re looking for, there may be a DDOS attack going on or the server you’re looking for may be down. If you don’t see any servers, it may be because of something on your end.
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Run Rust and Steam as an administrator
The second thing you should do is run the Rust game app and Steam as an administrator on the PC. To do this, follow the steps below to enable the User Account Control (UAC) privilege. It makes it easier for the system to run both the game file and the game launcher.
- Right-click the Rust programme on your computer.
- Select Properties, then click on the Compatibility tab.
- Make sure to check the box next to Run this programme as an administrator.
- Once you’re done, click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
Check for Steam Launcher Updates
You should also manually check for updates to the Steam launcher using the steps below to make sure there isn’t a problem with the old client version. It will also fix a number of problems with how the game starts up and how it works while playing, like connecting to the game servers.
- Close the client for Steam. To open the Task Manager, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
- Select the Steam.exe task by clicking on the Processes tab and then clicking on it.
- Click End Task to forcefully close the Steam launcher task.
- Once you’re done, restart the PC to make the changes take effect.
Update the Rust Game
If you haven’t updated your Rust game for a while and have some issues with launching or connecting to the servers, then follow the steps below to update the game patch version to the latest version. An outdated game version might trigger multiple conflicts that we can’t deny.
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on Rust from the left pane > It’ll automatically search for the available update.
- If there is an update available, click on Update.
- Wait for some time to install the update.
- Once done, exit the Steam launcher, and reboot the PC.

Disable Windows Firewall
If you have an antivirus software or a firewall on your Windows system, the game files might not be able to connect to the running servers. This could stop the application from starting correctly. It’s a good idea to temporarily turn off the security protection and then look for the problem again.
- Click “Start,” then type “firewall.”
- Choose Windows Defender Firewall from the list of results from the search.
- Now, in the left pane, click Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
- A new page will open. In both the Private and Public Network Settings, choose the option that says “Turn off Windows
- Defender Firewall (not recommended)”.
- When you’re done, click OK to save your changes.
- Last, restart your PC to make the changes take effect.
System requirements
- CPU: Intel Core i7-3770 / AMD FX-9590 or better
- CPU SPEED: Info
- RAM: 8 GB
- VIDEO CARD: GTX 670 2GB / AMD R9 280 better
- DEDICATED VIDEO RAM: 2048 MB
- PIXEL SHADER: 5.0
- VERTEX SHADER: 5.0
- OS: Windows 7 64bit
- FREE DISK SPACE: 10 GB
FAQ
Why aren t my Rust servers showing up
- Update any mods or plugins: If you’ve installed any mods or plugins, make sure they’re all up-to-date.
- Shorten the server name. If the server display name (hostname) is too long or has special characters, the server might not show up in the Rust server list. Try shortening the server name or resetting it so that only letters, spaces, and dashes are used.
- Clear the Steam cache: Use an FTP programme like FileZilla or the control panel’s Files > FTP File Access to get to your server files, then go to the Steam directory and delete both the “appcache” and “config” folders.
Final Words
If your server isn’t on this list, it’s probably because of one of many common problems. Depending on how your server is set up, you might be able to play Rust. First, close Steam and the game. Then, close your computer window. Make sure you start Steam before you start the game so that any general updates will be installed automatically.