Rust Survival
Run a local Rust dedicated server with the BakoshApp plugin pre-installed — viewers spawn animals, items, and traps via TikTok events.
Unlike the GTA V mods, Rust Survival is a full local Rust dedicated server with the BakoshApp plugin pre-installed. You don't attach a mod to an existing copy of the game — you play on your own server, and TikTok viewers can spawn animals, give items, activate traps, and trigger effects through your event setup.
Page layout
The Rust Survival page has two tabs:
- Manage Mod — install, update, remove the server, set the install path, and start/stop the server.
- Events & Actions — list of viewer-driven actions plus trigger and sound configuration. See Triggers for details.
Server parameters are opened with the gear icon on the mod card, which launches the Settings modal. Below the management card you'll find three information cards: Installation, TikFinity Integration, and How to Connect (with the F1 → connect localhost reminder).
Installing the server
- Open the Rust Survival page and switch to the Manage Mod tab.
- Click Change folder and pick a server folder. The default is
C:\RustServer. - Tick the terms checkbox and press Install Server. BakoshApp will download and install the Rust server.
- Toggle the mod on from the Rust Survival card in the sidebar.
- Start the server with the Start Server slider on the same page.
Do not install the server inside C:\Program Files. Windows permissions on that folder will break the install. See Access denied.
Installation takes a while — the Rust dedicated server is several gigabytes. Make sure you have free disk space and a stable connection.
Connecting from the game
Once the server is running:
- Launch Rust on the same machine (or another machine on your LAN).
- In-game, press F1 to open the console.
- Type:
connect localhost - Press Enter — your client will connect to the server BakoshApp started.
If the server is on a different machine, replace localhost with that machine's IP address.
Server settings (Settings modal)
Open the modal with the gear icon on the mod card. Changes apply after the server restarts.
| Parameter | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Server Port | 28015 | Game port. |
| RCON Port | 28016 | Remote server management. |
| Query Port | 28017 | Server list discovery. |
| Identity | bakoshapp | Instance name (save folder). |
| Seed | 1337 | World seed — changing it generates a new map. |
| World Size | 1500 | Map size. |
| Max Players | 5 | Player cap. |
| Hostname | BakoshApp Rust Server | Server name in the listing. |
| Description | Rust Dedicated Server | Server description. |
| RCON Password | SuperSecurePassword123 | RCON password — change this. |
| Owner SteamID | (empty) | Your Steam ID, to grant admin rights. |
| Custom server.cfg | fps.limit 60 | Extra lines for the server config. |
Always change the default RCON password before exposing the server to the network.
Load presets
The same Settings modal includes three presets that fill in tickrate, spawn frequency, world events (airdrop, Bradley, helicopter), and structure decay:
For slower PCs, pick the LOW preset — minimal events and a lower tickrate. HIGH unlocks 60 FPS and all events for powerful PCs. MEDIUM is the balanced default.
Server management
The Manage Mod tab offers:
- Install Server — first-time download.
- Reinstall Server — reinstall (useful if files are corrupted).
- Delete Server — remove server files.
- Start / Stop / Restart — toggle/slider for server lifecycle.
Always stop the server before deleting or reinstalling — otherwise files will be locked.
Common questions
Where are the Rust mods? Built in — install and start Rust Survival from the sidebar. No external mods to download.
Where does the Rust server install by default?
C:\RustServer. You can change this on the Manage Mod tab.
How do I connect to the server?
Press F1 in game and type connect localhost.
How do I make the map bigger? Open the gear icon on the mod card → Settings modal → World Size. Restart the server.
How do I become admin? Enter your Steam ID in the Owner SteamID field and restart the server.
Which preset should I pick — LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH? Depends on your PC. LOW for low-end machines (less spawn, no helicopter/Bradley). HIGH for top-tier PCs (60 FPS, all events).
Troubleshooting
"Server install failed" — Free up disk space (about 10 GB), pick a folder outside Program Files, temporarily disable antivirus, retry. More details: Install errors.
connect localhost does nothing — Make sure the Start Server slider is on and the log shows the server is up. Allow the Rust server through Windows Firewall. On the same machine, use localhost.
Can't delete or reinstall — Stop the server first via the slider, wait for it to fully stop, then delete or reinstall.
Viewers send gifts but nothing happens — Check that Rust Survival is toggled on in the sidebar, that triggers are assigned on the Events & Actions tab, and that the Rust client is connected via connect localhost. See also General errors and Reading logs.