Rust guides

Keeping an eye on Rust players: who is online, when they play, and how to get told when they join.

• How to Check if a Rust Player Is Online

  Three ways to see whether a Rust player is in the game right now, and why the "online" mark on server trackers is often wrong.

• Get a Discord or Telegram Alert When a Rust Player Comes Online

  Set up automatic join and leave alerts for any Rust player in Discord or Telegram, step by step. Free, no bot to host.

• How to Find a Rust Player by Steam ID or Profile Link

  Where to find a player's Steam ID, what to do with a custom profile URL, and how to get from a Steam account to their Rust servers and play history.

• When Does a Rust Player Play? How to Read Activity Hours

  Find out which days and hours a Rust player is usually online, and when they are offline, from their recent session history.