Ordering Your Rust Dedicated Server

Complete Guide to Ordering Premium UK Rust Server Hosting

Welcome to OCNetworks' comprehensive guide for ordering your Rust dedicated server. This article covers the complete ordering process, payment methods, automatic deployment, and accessing your server credentials through our client portal.

Quick Overview

• Instant Deployment: Your Rust server deploys automatically within 60 seconds of payment confirmation
• UK Data Centers: All servers hosted in premium UK facilities for optimal latency
• Secure Payment: Multiple payment options with enterprise-grade security
• Client Portal Access: Full server management via our intuitive control panel
• 24/7 Support: UK-based technical support team available round the clock

Step 1: Selecting Your Rust Server Plan

Available Rust Server Configurations

OCNetworks offers high-performance Rust dedicated servers optimized for player capacity, plugin support, and custom map hosting.

Performance Tiers:

• Starter Servers: 50-100 players, vanilla or light modded gameplay
• Performance Servers: 100-200 players, full plugin support, custom maps
• Premium Servers: 200+ players, extensive mods, large custom maps

Key Features Included:

• ✅ High-tick rate servers (min. 30 tick)
• ✅ NVMe SSD storage for fast world loading
• ✅ Oxide/uMod framework pre-installed
• ✅ Full RCON access
• ✅ Custom map hosting support
• ✅ Automatic backups and updates
• ✅ DDoS protection (100+ Gbps)
• ✅ Dedicated IPv4 address

Step 2: Payment & Processing

Accepted Payment Methods

• Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express - Instant processing
• PayPal: Personal or business accounts with instant confirmation
• Bank Transfer (UK): Faster Payments Service - Same day processing
• Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin - 10-30 minute confirmation

Payment Security

• PCI DSS Compliant: All payment processing meets industry standards
• SSL Encryption: 256-bit encryption for all transactions
• No Card Storage: We never store complete card details
• Fraud Protection: Advanced fraud detection systems

Step 3: Automatic Server Deployment

OCNetworks Infrastructure Automation

Our proprietary infrastructure automation system handles your Rust server deployment with zero manual intervention. Deployment completes in under 60 seconds.

Deployment Process:

1. Resource Allocation (5-10 seconds) - CPU cores, RAM, and storage provisioned
2. Operating System Setup (10-15 seconds) - Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS deployed with security hardening
3. Rust Server Installation (20-30 seconds) - SteamCMD, Rust dedicated server, and Oxide/uMod installed
4. Network Configuration (5-10 seconds) - IPv4 assigned, ports configured, DDoS protection activated
5. Security & Access Setup (5-10 seconds) - RCON password, FTP credentials, SSH keys configured
6. Final Verification (5 seconds) - Server connectivity tested and verified

Step 4: Accessing Your Server Credentials

Client Area Login

Navigate to panel.ocnetworks.co.uk and login with your registered email and password. Click "Services" and select your newly deployed Rust server.

Server Credentials Dashboard

Your client area provides comprehensive server access credentials:

Connection Details:

Server IP Address: 178.129.218.59
Game Port: 28015
Query Port: 27015
RCON Port: 28016

Authentication Credentials:

• RCON Password: Randomly generated 32-character secure password
• FTP Username: Automatically created based on server ID
• FTP Password: Secure random password (different from RCON)
• SSH Access: Private key authentication (optional, available on request)

Quick Connect String:

client.connect 178.129.218.59:28015

Control Panel Access

Pelican Panel URL: https://panel.ocnetworks.co.uk

Features Available:

• Real-time server console
• File manager with online editing
• Scheduled task management
• Database management
• Backup and restore functions
• Server startup parameters
• Network port allocations
• Performance monitoring graphs

Post-Deployment Support

Getting Help

UK-Based 24/7 Support:

• Live Chat: Available in client area (average response: 2 minutes)
• Email Support: support@ocnetworks.co.uk (response within 1 hour)
• Discord Community: Join our Discord server for community support
• Knowledge Base: Comprehensive articles covering all aspects of Rust hosting

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

99.9% Uptime Guarantee:

• Network uptime: 99.9% monthly average
• Hardware failure response: Within 15 minutes
• Critical issue resolution: Within 1 hour
• Scheduled maintenance: Announced 48 hours in advance

Next Steps

Now that your Rust server is deployed and accessible, proceed to:

• Configuring Your Rust Server - Customize server settings and optimize performance
• Installing Mods with One-Click - Browse and install popular Oxide/uMod plugins
• Rust Server Startup Options - Comprehensive guide to server parameters

Need Help? Contact our support team at support@ocnetworks.co.uk or join our Discord community for assistance.