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Create your first Steam game server

Updated 2026-06-19 · Rust · Getting started · 3 min read

Overview

This tutorial covers how to complete "Create your first Steam game server" in the GSS console. The flow is built around visual actions — no command line, and every key step shows its impact and supports rollback.

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Before you start: Make sure you've created a Rust server and can open the console. For data-affecting actions, create a backup under Saves first.

Steps

01
Pick a game and plan
Choose Rust in the game list and pick a plan for your player count.
02
Confirm the node
The system auto-recommends the nearest data center; you can switch to a lower-latency node.
03
One-click deploy
After confirming the order, the server is connectable in ~10s — no manual config.
04
Copy the connect address
Copy the connect and query addresses from the console Overview.
05
Invite friends
Send the address to friends; they direct-connect in-game to join.
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