Customizing Your Rust Server: Changing Header Image and Logo

Setting up a Rust server can be an exciting endeavor, but it's even more thrilling when you can personalize it to reflect your unique style and branding. One effective way to make your server stand out is by customizing the header image and logo. In this article, we will guide you through the process of changing these elements to create a visually appealing and memorable experience for your players.

Step 1: Preparing Your Images:

Before diving into the customization process, you need to prepare the header image and logo you want to use on your Rust server. Make sure your images are in the correct file format and dimensions. Generally, JPEG or PNG formats work best, and the recommended dimensions for the header image are 1024x512 (512x256 conventionally) pixels, while for the logo, a square image with dimensions such as 512x512 pixels is commonly used.

Step 2: Accessing Your Rust Server Files:

You will need to host your image via a downloadable url, this means that it will have to end in the file format e.g. .jpg or .png. you can do so using your own website and copying the image address, uploading to Dropbox (make sure to enable it as downloadable with =1 instead of 0) or using Discord and copying the link of an image.

Step 3: Locating the Appropriate Directory:

Once you have accessed your server files, locate the directory where Rust stores its customization files. Typically it will follow the naming convention below

/server/rust/cfg/server.cfg

Step 4: Add the Console Variables:

Once you have the server.cfg opened you will want to append the following two variables for the header and logo respectively.

server.headerimage "{link}"
server.logoimage "{link}"

Step 6: Appending the Changes:

To apply the changes, you need to restart your Rust server. This can usually be done through the server control panel provided by your hosting provider. Alternatively, you can use the console or command line to execute the the same commands to make the images apply live.

Step 7: Testing Your Changes:

After the server restarts, connect to your Rust server and observe the changes you made. Ensure that the new header image and logo are displayed correctly in the game's user interface. If you encounter any issues, double-check the file formats, dimensions, and filenames to ensure everything is in order.