This guide uses LinuxGSM to install and manage a Rust server.
1. Check the requirements
Open the LinuxGSM server list, choose Rust, and check that your VPS meets the requirements. The source guide requires at least 12 GB of RAM.
2. Create a user
Log in to the VPS as root, then create a user for the Rust server:
adduser rustserver
Set a strong password. Press Enter to skip optional details such as the phone number and email address.
3. Give the user sudo access
Add the user to the sudo group:
usermod -aG sudo rustserver
The alternative method is to edit /etc/sudoers:
sudo nano /etc/sudoers
Add this line below root ALL=(ALL:ALL) ALL:
rustserver ALL=(ALL:ALL) ALL
4. Switch users
su rustserver
5. Install LinuxGSM
Download the script and prepare the Rust installer:
curl -Lo linuxgsm.sh https://linuxgsm.sh/ && chmod +x linuxgsm.sh && bash linuxgsm.sh rustserver
Run the installer:
./rustserver install
LinuxGSM downloads the required dependencies. Enter Y when it asks for confirmation.
6. Manage the server
Run this command to see the available options:
./rustserver
Start the server with either command:
./rustserver st
./rustserver start
If you open the server console, do not press Ctrl+C because it stops the server. Press Ctrl+B, then D, to leave the console without stopping it.
For more help, use the LinuxGSM Rust documentation or the official Rust wiki.
