1. Preparing the Environment: Installing Oxide
Before you can begin customizing your Rust server with plugins, you must ensure that the Oxide framework is active. This framework acts as the foundation for almost all server modifications.
How to verify Oxide status:
- Via the Plugins Tab: Navigate to the "Plugins" section in your control panel. If Oxide is missing, you will see a notification: "You need to install the mod before you can start installing plugins".
- Via File Manager: Inspect your server's root directory. The presence of an
/oxidefolder indicates the framework is likely installed.
- Via Startup Settings: Go to the "Startup" tab and toggle the Oxidemod switch to "Enabled".
Note: The framework will activate after the next server restart.
2. Automated Plugin Installation
The most efficient way to manage your server is by using our integrated plugin installer, which sources content directly from uMod.org.
- Search for your desired plugin using the search bar.
- Click Install. In the popup window, you can choose whether to enable Automatic Updates for this specific plugin.
Once confirmed, Oxide plugins load instantly without requiring a server reboot.
3. Manual Deployment via SFTP/File Manager
If you prefer manual control, you can download plugins directly from sources like uMod.
- Download the
.csplugin file to your PC. - Upload the file to the
/oxide/pluginsdirectory on your server using the File Manager or an SFTP client.
Troubleshooting: Missing Dependencies
If the console displays an error such as "Missing dependency: ***", it means the plugin requires a library to function. Simply search for and install the missing library using the automated installer or download it from uMod.
