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Overview

This page is the shortest path from zero setup to a working Helios deployment.

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Who This Is For

• Server owners running first-time setup
• Lead admins handling deployment
• Operators preparing a post-wipe relaunch

Requirements

• Helios is added to your Discord server. Add Helios to Your Server Here
• Your Rust Console Server's IP, port, and RCON password for at least one Rust server.
• Owner and admin roles are already chosen.
• One private operations channel exists for setup commands.

Note:

• To find your IP (Host), Port, or RCON Password:
• G-Portal:
  • Server Status
  • IP Should look like: 12.34.56.78 (DO NOT INCLUDE ":123456)
• Nitrado: Server Settings:
• IP: 12.34.56.78
• Port: 123456
• Password: Your RCON Password (NEVER INPUT ACTUAL PASSWORD INFO OTHER THAN THE RCON PASSWORD!!!)
  • Can be found in Server Settings

Setup

1. Create role boundaries and channels using Owner Setup.
2. Add your first Rust server with /server add.
3. Confirm connection health with /server list and /cmd send command:"status".
4. Configure module toggles with /settings server.
5. Enable only needed modules for this wipe cycle.
6. Run a smoke test from Core Features.

Commands or Controls

/server add
/server list
/cmd send command:"status"
/settings server

Example Use Case

/server add name:"US Main" host:"<PLACEHOLDER_RCON_HOST>" port:28016 password:"<PLACEHOLDER_RCON_PASSWORD>"
/server list
/cmd send command:"status" server:"US Main"
/settings server server:"US Main"

Common Issues

• Owner forgets to create a private ops channel before setup.
• Wrong RCON port or password blocks connection tests.
• Premium-only modules are enabled before premium is active.

Tips / Best Practices

• Do not run setup from a public channel.
• Keep one owner accountable for final launch sign-off.
• Save a screenshot or text export of stable settings after launch.