Rust Server Not Showing in Community/Modded List

1. Wait a Few Minutes

Rust server lists can take up to 15 minutes to update, as there is a maximum of 5,000 servers displayed at a time. Newly created servers may not appear right away, so allow some time before checking again.


2. Check the ‘Show Empty’ Filter

By default, Rust hides servers with no active players. To see empty servers:

  • Select the ‘PLAY’ tab.
  • Open the ‘Filters’ section.
  • Check the ‘Show Empty’ option.
  • Select the ‘Refresh’ button.


Rust game panel with play tab and filters option outlined

3. Update Rust and Oxide

Outdated servers may not appear in the lists. At Cybrancee, updates run automatically on restart.


4. Update Mods and Plugins

All installed mods and plugins must be compatible with the current Rust version. Update any outdated modifications to ensure your server shows correctly.


5. Shorten Your Server Name

Server names that are too long or include special characters can prevent listing. Keep names concise, using only letters and spaces, and avoid symbols.


6. Optional: Add Your Server to Favourites

If the server still doesn’t appear:

Open Steam → View → Game Servers.

Steam view menu displaying game servers option outlined

Select the ‘+’ button.

Steam interface button to add a game server

Enter your server IP:Port, and select the ‘OK’ button.

Steam input field to enter server IP and port

Select the ‘Connect’ button.

Steam button to connect to the added server

In Rust, check the ‘FAVOURITED’ tab.

Rust panel showing the list of favourite servers

7. Verify You Are in the Correct Tab

Modded servers appear under the Modded tab by default

  • Community servers appear under the Community tab
  • Make sure you’re checking the right category for your server.

8. Your Server is Blacklisted

If all steps fail, your server may have been temporarily blacklisted by Facepunch, usually due to behaviors like repeated map wipes or TOS violations. Check your server settings and gameplay practices.

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