RUST ZONE MANAGER TUTORIAL | Rust Admin Academy Tutorial | by SrtBull

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through using the Zone Manager plugin by Umod in Rust, which allows you to manage specific areas of the game map. By following these steps, you can protect locations for shops, gathering places, or any other activities where you want to control player interactions.

Step 1: Installing the Zone Manager Plugin

1. Access the Umod website and download the Zone Manager plugin.
2. Upload the plugin files to your Rust server’s plugins directory.
3. Restart your server to activate the Zone Manager plugin.

Step 2: Creating a New Zone

1. Navigate to your desired location on the map.
2. Use the command:

   /zone_add
   

3. Adjust the zone parameters as necessary, such as radius and position.

Step 3: Editing an Existing Zone

1. Identify the zone ID you wish to edit.
2. Use the command:

   /zone_edit "zone ID"
   

3. Modify zone settings such as:
   • Name: Define a name for the zone.
   • Location: Change the coordinates or set it to "here."
   • Radius: Specify the radius for a sphere-shaped zone.

Step 4: Listing All Zones

1. To view all created zones and their corresponding IDs, enter:

   /zone_list
   

Step 5: Removing a Zone

1. Identify the zone ID of the zone you want to delete.
2. Use the command:

   /zone_remove "zone ID"
   

Step 6: Wiping All Zones

1. To delete all zones at once, enter:

   /zone_wipe
   

Step 7: Displaying Player Zone Information

1. To check zone information for a specific player, use:

   /zone_player "opt:player ID or name"
   

Step 8: Viewing Zone Statistics

1. To see the entity count in zones, enter:

   /zone_stats
   

Step 9: Opening the Flag Editor

1. To manage zone flags, enter:

   /zone flags
   

Step 10: Setting Zone Flags

1. To set specific flags for a zone, use:

   /zone "flag" "value"
   

   • Examples of flags:
     • autolights - true/false
     • nobuild - true/false
     • nopve - true/false

Common Flags and Their Functions

• autolights: Enables or disables automatic lights.
• nobuild: Prevents building within the zone.
• noplayerloot: Restricts looting from players in the zone.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively manage zones in Rust using the Zone Manager plugin. Creating, editing, and controlling zones enhances gameplay by allowing you to designate protected areas for various activities. For more advanced configurations, explore the different flags available to customize your zones further. Happy gaming!