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title: How to Connect the Rust+ Mobile App to Your Rust Server
description: Learn how to connect the Rust+ mobile phone app to your Rust dedicated server hosted with Nodecraft.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/rust/how-to-connect-rust-plus-mobile-app-to-your-rust-server"
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published: "2021-01-12T00:40:00.000Z"
updated: "2021-01-15T17:39:00.000Z"
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# How to Connect the Rust+ Mobile App to Your Rust Server

Learn how to connect the Rust+ mobile phone app to your Rust dedicated server hosted with Nodecraft.

This article will guide you through the process of connecting and pairing the Rust+ phone app that Facepunch Studios created to work in conjunction with their game, with your server.

## Download Rust+

Download the Rust+ app to your phone/mobile device. You'll want to ensure that the app has push notifications enabled.

[iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rust/id1487691681)
[Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facepunch.rust.companion&hl=en)

## Setup the Server Port

If your server is hosted with us hear at Nodecraft, you can skip to the next step! Your server port is already setup automatically.

A port above 10000 must be allocated to your server. Depending on your server provider, you may need to send in a support ticket to have them set that up for you.

## Edit the `server.cfg` File

On the left hand side of your NodePanel, select the File Manager page. Locate the `server.cfg` file in the path  `/server/default/cfg`, and Edit the file.

![Locating the server.cfg file in NodePanel for a Rust server](https://s3-assets.nodecraft.com/attachments/vmmSXJg9QKKYwrjbGZ4D_Screenshot%202021-01-11%20213737.png)

You will need to add in the following two lines to it:

```
app.port 28018
app.publicip 000.000.00.00
```

Replace the IP address with your server's, which can be found on the Overview page of your NodePanel.

![A view of Nodepanel's File Manager editor, adding the information to setup the Rust+ app for a Rust server.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1132x604/5f214d6cf3/rust-app-config.png/m/1000x0/smart)

If your server is hosted with another provider, your `app.port` line might be a different number. Don't forget to **Save** your changes!

You will need to restart your server in order for the new settings to apply.

## Connect the Rust+ App

Start Rust on your PC and connect to your server. Once you're in-game, press the `ESC` key and select the Rust+ option.

![The Rust+ option in the menu in-game on a Rust server](https://s3-assets.nodecraft.com/attachments/XsbeFYbrTVKR7ZNm3z3B_Screenshot%202021-01-11%20214326.png)

If done correctly, you will see a "Pair with Server" button, select it. You might have to select "refresh", or even restart the mobile app if you don't see the option.

![Initiating the pairing of the Rust+ app in-game on Rust](https://s3-assets.nodecraft.com/attachments/UoXxCxfpRWeO0CYaQAc9_Screenshot%202021-01-11%20214340.png)

You will receive a push notification on your phone, or if the app is already open, the server will appear. Select the "Pair Server" button on your phone.

![Confirming the pairing of Rust+ from your phone](https://s3-assets.nodecraft.com/attachments/4t7lFbp0Qbm7MjK04KM0_Screenshot_20210111-2144106.jpg)

You're all set! The app will be paired with your server.