Rust trial: play as admin
The Zeros Host trial server is a real Rust server - not a sandbox, not a demo. You can connect right now, grant yourself owner, and run any admin command for up to 24 hours. No account needed.
Connect to the trial server
Press F1 in Rust to open the console, then paste this command:
client.connect trial.zerosrp.co.uk:7777
The server runs on a 3500m map (seed 1337) with fast-boot mode on - load times are short. You will spawn without any items, exactly like a real server.
Find your SteamID64
Rust permissions use a 17-digit number called a SteamID64 - not your Steam username. There are a few ways to find it:
From Rust F1 console
Once connected, open F1 and run:
statusThe output lists all players. Your row shows your SteamID64 in the second column.
From steamid.io
Enter your Steam profile URL or username at steamid.io. The SteamID64 is labelled "steamID64" - it always starts with 7656119.
From your Steam profile URL
If your Steam profile URL contains a long number (e.g. steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198...), that number is your SteamID64 directly. If your URL has a custom name instead, use steamid.io to convert it.
Grant yourself owner
On the /rust page you can enter your SteamID64 and click "Grant me owner" - the server receives the command within a couple of seconds. Once granted, reconnect to the trial and your F1 console will have full owner-level access.
What "owner" means in Rust
Rust has two admin tiers: moderator and owner. Owner is the higher level - it can run all server commands, spawn anything, and manage other admins. It's equivalent to what you'd have as the server operator on your own box. You get owner, not moderator.
Movement and visibility commands
Open F1 in-game to reach the console. These all run client-side from the console.
noclipToggle fly mode - pass through terrain, roofs, bases. The first command worth trying.
godToggle god mode. No fall damage, no bullets connect.
teleport <playername>Teleport to a named player. Case-insensitive partial match.
teleportpos <x> <y> <z>Teleport to world coordinates. Useful when you know a monument location.
spectate <playername>Enter spectator view of a player. Same command again to exit.
Give items
The give command uses item shortnames - the internal IDs Rust uses, not display names. Items land in your inventory. You can also use give.item <shortname> <amount> <playername> to send to someone else.
give rifle.ak 1Assault Rifle (AK-47). Drops straight into your inventory.
give rifle.bolt 1Bolt Action Rifle.
give rifle.lr300 1LR-300 Assault Rifle.
give pistol.python 1Python Revolver.
give explosive.timed 5C4 (Timed Explosive Charge). 5 is enough to test raids.
give scrap 1000Scrap - used to unlock tech tree nodes at workbench.
give metal.refined 500High Quality Metal (HQM). Needed for tier 3 components.
give metal.fragments 5000Metal Fragments. The most common building material.
give wood 10000Wood.
give stone 10000Stone.
The full shortname list is at corrosionhour.com/rust-item-list. Every item in the game has one.
Spawn entities
The spawn command creates world entities at your position. Unlike give, it puts physical objects in the world - vehicles, NPCs, events. These despawn with the server or with ent kill while looking at them.
spawn minicopterSpawns a Minicopter at your position.
spawn rowboatSpawns a Row Boat.
spawn scraptransporthelicopterSpawns a Scrap Transport Helicopter (3-seat).
spawn bradleyapcSpawns a Bradley APC. It will immediately start patrolling.
spawn supply_dropSpawns a Supply Drop in the air above you.
spawn ch47scientists.entitySpawns a Chinook helicopter with crate on approach.
Server management
These run from the F1 console and affect all players on the server.
kick <name> <reason>Kick a player by name.
ban <name> <reason>Ban by name or SteamID64. Persists across server restarts.
unban <steamid64>Unban a SteamID64.
statusLists connected players with their SteamID64 and ping. The fastest way to confirm someone is on the server.
env.time 12Set server time (0-24). 12 = midday.
weather.fog 0Clear fog. Values 0–1.
weather.rain 0Clear rain. Values 0–1.
server.saveForce a world save immediately.
What happens after 24 hours
Owner grants on the trial are automatically revoked 24 hours after they are issued. Here is exactly what changes:
Your builds and items persist
Anything you placed or stored stays in the world until the server wipes. The trial server is not wiped between visitors.
Admin commands stop working
The ownerid entry for your SteamID64 is removed. Noclip, give, spawn, kick, ban - none of these will work after revocation. You stay on the server as a normal player.
Need more time?
You can request another 24-hour grant from the /rust page once the previous one expires. Rate limits apply per IP address.
A note on the trial
The trial server contains no real customer data. There is no connection between the trial and any Zeros Host customer account. Players who have not been granted owner are regular players with no elevated access.
When you request an owner grant, we log your IP address and SteamID64 alongside a timestamp. This log is used only to investigate abuse reports and is deleted after 30 days. We do not share it with third parties.
Owner access on the trial is intended for testing what running a server feels like - spawning items, flying around, trying admin workflows. Intentionally griefing other visitors, attempting to exploit the grant mechanism, or using the trial to test ban evasion will result in the grant being revoked and the SteamID64 blocked from future grants.
If you spot abuse happening on the trial, contact us at [email protected] with the SteamID64 and a description of what you saw.
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