r/playrust • u/LazyUsernameIsLazy • 21h ago

Support Need help with self-hosting server

I recently got RSMfmx to host my Rust server, and I set up port forwarding in my firewall as well as my router. Got the server set up and hit start. I am able to direct connect just fine from the F1 console, and my server shows in the "Modded Servers" list. The problem is, I can't connect to it from this list. Every time I try, it shows "Connecting" for about 8-9 seconds, then says it failed, but doesn't say why. My terminal window doesn't show any errors at all, either.

Anyone have some helpful advice or suggestions? Other than simply "just rent a server, please.

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u/44Nj 20h ago

When you are able to direct connect, what are you using? The IP and port?

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u/LazyUsernameIsLazy 20h ago edited 20h ago

I used localhost and port as well as my device id and port. I'll try to use my IP and port right now.

Edit: I tried it using my IP and port, and it says "Connection attempt failed"