# Rust Server Won't Start – Oxide, EAC & Port 28015

Rust dedicated server won't start? Oxide/uMod, EAC, port 28015, server.cfg & SteamCMD update – read logs and fix errors.

**Quick answer:** Rust won't start: **read logs**, **update Oxide** after game patch, open port **28015 UDP**.

**If you landed here:** Rust dedicated server crashes, Oxide errors in logs or restart loop in panel.

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