Installing uMod/Oxide Print

In this guide, I’ll show you how to install uMod (Oxide) on your Rust server using the FinnishHost Game Panel. Installing uMod allows your server to run plugins, add custom features, and manage permissions through the Oxide system.

Step 1: Stop the Server

Before installing Oxide, stop your server from the Game Panel. This ensures that files aren’t locked or overwritten during installation.

Step 2: Install uMod (Oxide)

1. In your FinnishHost Game Panel, find the Mod Manager or One-Click Installers section.
2. Locate Oxide (uMod) for Rust.
3. Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.

This process automatically downloads the latest compatible uMod build and installs it to your server directory.

Step 3: Start the Server

Once installation is finished, click Start to launch your server. uMod will initialize and generate its required folders:

/oxide/config/  
/oxide/data/  
/oxide/lang/  
/oxide/plugins/  
/oxide/logs/

These folders will appear automatically once Oxide has loaded correctly.

Step 4: Verify Installation

After the server has started, open the Web Console and look for the following lines:

[Oxide] Loading Oxide Rust Edition...
[Oxide] Rust Version Detected
[Oxide] Now running Oxide version x.x.x

If you see these messages, the installation is complete.

Step 5: Install Your First Plugin

1. Stop the server again.
2. Open File Manager and navigate to /oxide/plugins/.
3. Upload your plugin file (.cs) here.
4. Start the server again to load it.

You should now see messages like:

[Oxide] Loaded plugin ExamplePlugin v1.0.0 by AuthorName

Step 6: Create an Admin Account (Optional)

If you plan to use admin commands, set your Steam64 ID as owner by running this command in the console:

ownerid STEAM_64_ID "YourName"

Then save it:

server.writecfg

Step 7: Updating uMod

When Rust updates, uMod must be reinstalled to stay compatible. Simply repeat Step 2 and reinstall Oxide from your panel’s Mod Manager. This will update the core Oxide files without deleting your plugins or configuration.

Notes

We provide support for installing and updating uMod/Oxide only. We don’t provide support for third-party plugins, scripting, or custom development. Always back up your Oxide and plugin folders before updates or reinstallations.