Rust+: connecting the app to your server

With the Rust+ app you see the map, team chat and alarms on the go. Here is how to pair it with your own server.

1 minute read Updated 09.11.2026

With the free Rust+ app (Android and iOS) you see the map, write in team chat and get alarms on your phone – for example when your base is raided. Your server with us is already set up for it.

How to pair the app

  1. Install the Rust+ app on your phone and sign in with your Steam account.
  2. On your server in the game, open the menu (Esc), go to Rust+ at the bottom and choose Pair with Server.
  3. Confirm the notification on your phone. The server now appears in the app.

Smart devices

The game has the Smart Alarm, Smart Switch and Storage Monitor. Hold E on the device and choose Pair – then you can control it from the app or get notified.

Good to know

  • We assign the port for Rust+ (App port in the startup variables) automatically. Please don't change it.
  • To switch Rust+ off, set the App port to -1 – pairing is then no longer possible.
  • If pairing doesn't work, check that the server is running and try again after a restart. If that doesn't help, open a ticket.
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