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# How to Enable Hardcore Mode - Rust

> Learn about how to change your Rust server to hardcore mode with this easy to follow guide.

**Last Updated 3/16/24**

Rust's Hardcore Mode is a game mode designed to offer a more challenging and intense experience for veteran players of the game. This mode has significant changes to increase the difficulty level and encourage a more survival-focused gameplay style.

Notable Features:

* Team System is Disabled
* Safe Zones are Removed
* Map/Compass is Disabled
* No Global Chat

To enable hardcore mode on your Rust server:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Atomic Panel">
    Click [here](https://panel.atomicnetworks.co/login) to navigate to Atomic Panel. You can log in using your account credentials that you received following checkout. The credentials email is sent to the email address on file in the Billing Panel.

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  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to the File Manager">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/atomicnetworks/m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b/images/open-file-manager.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=m8FVQg74mcrYFl7b&q=85&s=78efb61567fc4786b49fb2449bfbd030" alt="" width="231" height="820" data-path="images/open-file-manager.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the 'serverauto.cfg' file.">
    Navigate to the pathway `/home/container/server/rust/cfg/serverauto.cfg`
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add 'gamemode.set' to your file.">
    Add a line to this file called `gamemode.set hardcore` to your serverauto.cfg file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save the `serverauto.cfg` file and restart your Rust server.">
    Once you have enabled hardcore mode, restart your Rust server for the gamemode to be updated.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Congratulations! You have just enabled hardcore mode!

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