How to Install Oxide/uMod on Your Rust Server

What is Oxide/uMod?

Oxide (also known as uMod) is a plugin framework for Rust servers. It allows you to install plugins that add features like kits, teleportation, economy systems, admin tools, and much more.

Already Have Oxide?

If you selected Oxide as an option when ordering your server, it is already installed. You can skip to our plugin installation guide.

To check if Oxide is installed, open your server Console and type oxide.version. If it returns a version number, Oxide is active.

Installing Oxide via Startup Variable

The easiest way to install Oxide on AgilaHost:

1. Stop your server
2. Go to the Startup tab in your game panel
3. Find the Oxide toggle or variable and set it to 1 (enabled)
4. Start your server — Oxide will be downloaded and installed automatically during startup
5. Check the console output for messages confirming Oxide loaded successfully

Manual Installation (Advanced)

If your egg does not have an Oxide startup variable:

1. Go to umod.org/games/rust and download the latest Oxide build
2. The download is a .zip file containing multiple framework files
3. Connect to your server via SFTP (credentials are in the Settings tab of your panel)
4. Upload and overwrite the contents of the zip into your server root directory
5. Restart your server
6. Check the console for Oxide loading messages

After a Rust Update

Rust updates on the first Thursday of every month (forced wipe day). After an update:

• Oxide may temporarily stop working until the uMod team releases a compatible version — this can take anywhere from a few hours to several days
• Check umod.org/games/rust for the latest compatible build
• If using the startup variable method, your server will auto-download the updated Oxide on next start (once available)
• If using manual installation, download and re-upload the new Oxide files
• Update your plugins too — individual plugins may also need updates for the new Rust version

Oxide Logs

Oxide writes logs to /oxide/logs/. Check this folder if plugins are not loading or if you see errors in the console.