How to Reinstall Your Rust Server

Updated 5 August 2026 · By Host Havoc Technical Support Team

Reinstalling your server removes all current server files (except backups) and re-downloads a fresh default setup. This is useful if your server files have become corrupted or you want a completely clean start. If you only want to reset player data and the map, use Wipe Server instead.

Warning: Reinstalling deletes all server files except backups. This action cannot be undone.

Steps

  1. Log into the Game Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to your Rust server.
  3. Stop the server.
  4. Click the More button.
  5. Click Reinstall.
  6. Click the Reinstall confirmation button. Leave Default values selected unless you have a specific reason to change it.

The panel will delete all current files, download a fresh copy of the game server files, and complete the installation automatically. This may take several minutes depending on the size of the game files.

If you need further assistance, submit a support ticket from your client area.