Join a Small Server for Rust

Join a Small Server

If you are starting out in Rust it is recommended that you join a small beginner-friendly server instead of the highly populated official server which will be full of experienced players looking to take advantage of a newcomer who is an easy target to raid. Joining a small beginner-friendly server will help you to gather resources and learn the ropes of the game without repeatedly getting killed right after spawning.

To join a server in Rust go to the main menu and select the 'Play' option. Then choose 'Community Servers' and look for the search bar at the bottom of the screen. If you now type 'friendly', 'beginner', or even 'PvE' you should be able to find an ideal starting server. Players can still kill you, but they will be less likely to in this type of server.