How to join

Full release around Oct 30, 2026. The public IP will appear here and in Discord when we go live.

1. Get Minecraft Java

RustMC is Minecraft Java Edition only. Version: TBA (Java Edition).

2. Copy the server address

On the home page, click the orange IP box to copy play.rustminecraft.net. The server opens at launch; watch Discord for the exact time.

3. Add the server in Minecraft

• Multiplayer → Add Server
• Paste the address into Server Address
• Join when the status shows online

4. Know the basics

• Raid hours: 5 PM – midnight ET
• Store is cosmetic-only — never pay-to-win
• Join Discord for wipe alerts, tickets, and news