Removing Admin Rights on Your Rust Server: A Comprehensive Guide

Admin privileges can be crucial in maintaining a healthy server environment. However, there might come a time when you need to revoke these rights from a player. This guide will walk you through the process of removing admin privileges on your Rust server using different methods.

Preparing to Remove Admin Rights

Before revoking admin rights from a player, ensure you have:

Access to the Rust server as an admin or moderator (auth level 2 or 1).
The player's 64-bit Steam ID, which can be obtained using SteamID.io or from their steam profile URL as long as they have not set a custom url on their profile.

Remember that the player must reconnect to the server for changes to take effect. You may need to kick them off the server to expedite the process.

Method 1: Using the In-Game Console

Press F1 to open the in-game console while connected to the Rust server.
Enter the following command: removeowner "64bit_steamid_here"
Save the server's user.cfg file by typing: server.writecfg

Method 2: Utilizing a 3rd-Party RCON Tool

Make sure your server has RCON enabled, and you have access to the RCON command line.

Open and log in to the RCON tool.
Navigate to the RCON tool's command line.
Enter the following command: removeowner 64bit_steamid_here
Save the server's user.cfg file by typing: server.writecfg

Method 3: Editing the Server's user.cfg File

Ensure your Rust server is not running, and you have access to the server's file system via SSH, FTP, or a web portal.

Connect to your server's file system using your preferred method.
Locate the users.cfg file found in /server/<your_servers_identity>/cfg/
Open the file and remove the line containing the admin user's 64-bit SteamID.
Save the file and restart your server.

Conclusion

Removing admin rights from a player on your Rust server is a simple yet essential task to maintain a fair gaming environment. By following this comprehensive guide, you can easily revoke admin privileges using various methods, ensuring a well-balanced and enjoyable experience for all players.

Updated on: 10/04/2023