Introduction

In Panthera, you can enhance the protection and performance of your Rust game server by applying specific DDoS profile filters. These profiles are designed to allow clean and valid traffic to pass through while mitigating potential DDoS attacks. This guide will walk you through the process of applying a DDoS profile filter for your Rust game server in Panthera, taking into account your game port, which is by default 28015 and using UDP protocol.

Identifying your Rust server's protocol

It's important to choose the appropriate DDoS profile filter based on the protocol your Rust server utilizes (Steamworks or Raknet) or players will not be able to connect. To identify this, you can follow these steps:

1. Connect to your Rust server and press F1 while connecting.
2. In the Rust game client, in the top left corner, click on "Console." The console will display a message indicating the server connection status:
   a. If the console shows only "Connecting: ServerIP here:28015 (Raknet)," it means your Rust server is using Raknet protocol.
   b. If the console shows the above message, AND also shows "Connecting: ServerIP here:28015 (Steamworks)," it indicates that your Rust server is utilizing Steamworks for networking.

Alternatively, you can check the server's startup arguments. If the startup arguments include "-swnet," it indicates that the server is using Steamworks for networking. On the other hand, if this argument is not present during startup, it is likely that the server is using Raknet protocol.

Adding the Rust DDoS protection rule in Panthera

1. Log in to your Panthera account and access the Panthera Control Panel.

2. Navigate to the DDoS Profiles page by clicking on "Profiles" next to your IP. This page allows you to manage DDoS profile filters for your game server.

3. Under the "Add Profile for [Your Rust Game Server IP]" table. Entner the game port for your Rust server. By default, Rust uses port 28015 for gameplay and then select "UDP".

If your Rust server is utilizing Steamworks (steam networking), you need to apply the "steamworks" profile to the game port. This profile is optimized for Rust servers leveraging Steamworks functionality.

a. In the "Port" input box, enter the game port number (28015).
b. In the "Profile" input box, select "steamworks".
c. For "Protocol" select "UDP."
d. Click the "Submit" button to apply the DDoS profile filter.

If your Rust server is using Raknet, you should apply the "raknetv2-noa2s" profile to the game port. This profile is specifically tailored for Rust servers utilizing Raknet.

a. In the "Port" input box, enter the game port number (28015).
b. In the "Profile" input box, type "raknetv2-noa2s".
c. For "Protocol" select "UDP."
d. Click the "Submit" button to apply the DDoS profile filter.

After submitting the DDoS profile filter, the Panthera system will apply the selected profile to your Rust game server's port, enhancing protection against DDoS attacks while allowing legitimate traffic to pass through.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily apply a DDoS profile filter for your Rust game server in Panthera. This allows you to optimize the protection against DDoS attacks while ensuring legitimate traffic reaches your server. Remember to select the correct profile to the server game port based on whether your Rust server uses Steamworks or Raknet. If you have any further questions or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to the support team for assistance.

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