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Players

The Players page shows who is on your Rust server right now, connected or sleeping, and lets you act on them without typing commands.

Where the data comes from​

The list is filled by a small helper plugin ("Rust Manager") that runs on your server and sends the player data to the panel. That means the page only has data while the server is running and the helper has loaded.

If you see this message, the helper has not reported yet:

The plugin has not published any data yet; its loading is not confirmed.

That is normal while the server is starting. Wait until the console shows Server startup complete, then press Refresh or wait for the next update.

Using the page​

  • Search: type a player name or Steam ID in the search box to find someone quickly.
  • Refresh every: the slider sets how often the list updates (2 seconds by default). Press Reset to return it to the default. A faster refresh gives a more live view, a slower one is lighter on your connection.
  • Actions: pick a player to take actions such as Kick, Ban, Heal, Feed, Teleport and Recover. The exact set shown depends on the helper's version.

Every action you take is recorded in the Rust Manager Log, together with its result.

Before you moderate​

  • Use a Kick first for minor issues and keep Ban for clear cases.
  • The result of an action depends on the server confirming it. If the player is offline or the server is restarting, the log may show that it was not delivered. See Rust Manager Log for what each result means.
  • For permanent admin or moderator rights, edit users.cfg as explained in server.cfg. These are different from the panel's own users: to give someone access to the panel, use Users in Settings.

Common problems​

  • The list stays empty after the server is up. Press Refresh, wait a minute, and check the console for errors about the helper. If it still does not publish data, restart the server once. If that does not help, open a ticket.
  • The message appears after you enabled Oxide. Enabling Oxide restarts the server, so the helper needs a moment to load again.
  • Players that are not shown. The page lists connected and sleeping players. Someone who has never joined the current map will not appear.
  • An action did nothing. Check the log result, then try again once the server has finished starting.

Related: Rust Manager Log, Plugins, RCON.