How to Set Up a Rust Server Store in 2025

Rust server hosting isn't cheap — a decent server with 100 slots costs $80-150/month. A well-run Rust donation store can cover those costs entirely and turn your hobby into a profitable project. Here's everything you need to know.

What to Sell on a Rust Server

Rust players are generally comfortable spending $10-50 on a server they love. The most popular packages:

• VIP rank ($10-20) — reserved slot, colored name, longer vanish cooldowns
• Starter kit ($5-15) — resources, basic tools, food to get started faster
• Server Rewards points ($5-10) — currency for the in-game rewards shop
• Skip queue ($5-30/month) — access even when the server is full
• Monthly subscription — recurring revenue via timed kits

Setting Up with Oxide

ForgeStore works with both Oxide/uMod and Carbon. The setup is identical — just a different folder.

Installation

Download ForgeStore.cs from your ForgeStore dashboard. Drop it in:

• Oxide: /oxide/plugins/ForgeStore.cs
• Carbon: /carbon/plugins/ForgeStore.cs

The config file generates automatically at /oxide/config/ForgeStore.json:

{{
  "ApiKey": "your_api_key",
  "StoreId": 12345,
  "PollInterval": 30
}}

Run oxide.reload ForgeStore after changing the config. Check your console for [ForgeStore] Connected ✓.

Example Commands

# Add VIP group
oxide.usergroup add {player} vip

# Give kit (ServerArmour/Kits)
inventory.giveto {player} kit_vip

# Add ServerRewards points
sr add {player} 500

# Spawn items directly
giveitem {player} 1326180354 1 0 0

# Timed permissions (30 days)
o.grant user {player} plugin.vip
# (use TimedPermissions plugin for auto-expiry)

Accepting Crypto on Rust Servers

Crypto is ideal for Rust servers — your player base is used to digital payments, transactions are instant, and there are zero chargebacks. USDT TRC-20 is the most popular choice: fast, cheap, and widely supported.

Pro Tips

• Create wipe-day packages — "Fresh Start Kit" sells extremely well in the first 24h after a wipe
• Offer a "No wipe protection" package for long-time donors
• Use flash sales on wipe day to maximize revenue
• Add a "Thank you" broadcast command so the whole server sees donations