Rust Vanish Plugin Setup and Admin Usage Guide

Overview

Running a Rust server sometimes means you need to observe players, handle admin work, or step away without becoming an easy target. The Vanish plugin solves that neatly by letting authorized users become invisible to players and NPC AI. It is useful for moderation, quiet testing, and avoiding awkward moments where an admin becomes the server's most interesting wildlife exhibit.

Vanish is a uMod plugin, so your Rust server must have uMod support enabled before it can load the file.

Download the Vanish Plugin

1. Open the uMod page for the Vanish plugin.
2. Click the Download button near the top-right of the page.

1. Save the `Vanish.cs` file somewhere easy to find on your computer.

Once the file is downloaded, it can be uploaded directly to the server's plugin folder.

Install Vanish on Your Rust Server

1. Open your server panel and stop your Rust server.
2. Go to your file manager or FTP client.
3. Open the `oxide` folder, then open the `plugins` folder.

1. Click Upload, then drag and drop the `Vanish.cs` file into the plugins folder.
2. Wait until the upload reaches 100%.
3. Return to the main server page and start the server again.

After the restart, uMod should detect the plugin and load it automatically.

Using the Vanish Command

The main in-game command is:

`/vanish`

When used by a player with the correct permission, this toggles invisibility. While vanished, the player is hidden from normal players and NPC AI, making it easier to moderate without drawing attention.

Required Permission

Players cannot use `/vanish` until they have the correct Oxide permission. Grant the following permission through your Rust server console or an admin RCON tool:

`oxide.grant user <playername or steamid> vanish.allow`

For a group, use:

`oxide.grant group <groupname> vanish.allow`

Check spelling carefully. Permission nodes are not very forgiving, mostly because computers enjoy being literal.

Common Problems

The /vanish command does not work

This usually means the plugin did not load or the player does not have permission. Confirm that `Vanish.cs` is inside `/oxide/plugins`, then restart the server. After that, grant yourself the `vanish.allow` permission and try the command again in-game.

Permission commands return an error

First, make sure the permission node is typed exactly as `vanish.allow`. If the command still fails, the plugin may not be loaded. Confirm that uMod support is enabled for the server, verify that `Vanish.cs` is in `/oxide/plugins`, and restart the server once more.