Helios Rust Console Bot Documentation

Helios Setup Guide for Rust Console Edition

First-run setup guide for Helios on Rust Console Edition. Connect your server, configure permissions, validate connection, and launch core features from Discord.

Helios Setup Guide for Rust Console Edition 🚀

Helios connects to your Rust Console Edition server through WebRCON so owners and admins can manage the server directly from Discord.

Complete this page before setting up killfeeds, raid alerts, economy, shops, battle pass, TP/Home, or automation.

Video Tutorial 🎬

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Who This Is For 🎯

This guide is for:

Server owners setting up Helios for the first time
Lead admins handling the main Helios setup
Staff teams preparing the server before turning on major features

Requirements 📌

Before you start, make sure you have:

Helios added to your Discord server — Add Helios Here
Your server’s IP address
Your server’s RCON port
Your server’s RCON password
Owner and admin roles already chosen
Admin roles set with Manage Server permission
A private Discord channel for owner and admin setup commands

Complete this first: Discord Initial Setup

Finding Your Connection Values 🔐

You’ll need your server’s Host, RCON Port, and RCON Password before running /server add.

⚠️ Do not put the port in the Host field.
Enter only the IP address in Host, then enter the port separately in Port.

Field	What to Enter	Example
Host	IP address only	`12.34.56.78`
RCON Port	RCON server connection port	`28016`
Password	RCON password only	`YourRconPassword`

You can usually find these values in your G-Portal or Nitrado server settings or status page.

Keep this information private, save it in owner-only notes, and rotate the password after staff changes.

Setup Steps ⚙️

Follow these steps in order:

Set up your Discord roles and channels using Discord Initial Setup
Add your first server with /server add, or optionally use /setup
- /setup will create discord channels & setup feeds automatically
Confirm the server was added with /server list
Test the connection with /cmd send command:"fps"
Configure server toggles with /settings server
Configure economy settings with /economy
Test the main systems before opening them to players

Commands 💬

/server add
/server list

/cmd send command:"fps"

/settings server
/economy

Full Example 🧪

/server add name:"US Main" host:12.34.56.78 port:28016 password:RconPassword

/server list

/cmd send command:"fps" server:"US Main"

/settings server server:"US Main"

/economy

server add

What To Check After Connecting ✅

After adding your server, make sure:

/server list shows the correct server
/cmd send command:"fps" gets a response
Helios is posting in the correct Discord channels
Admin commands are only being used in private staff channels
Core settings are saved correctly in /settings server

Common Issues 🧯

Problem	Fix
Port entered in the Host field	Use IP only in Host and enter the port separately
Wrong WebRCON port	Double-check the RCON port in your host panel
Wrong RCON password	Copy the password again from your host panel
Server does not respond to `/cmd send`	Recheck Host, Port, Password, and server status
Premium modules are active before Premium is enabled	Disable premium-only modules until Premium is confirmed
Staff cannot run setup commands	Make sure they have Manage Server permission

Best Practices ⭐

Never run setup commands in a public channel
Use a private #helios-cmd channel for owner and admin setup
Keep one owner responsible for final launch approval
Save a screenshot or text copy of stable settings after launch
Rotate your RCON password after major staff changes
Test one feature at a time before enabling everything
Do not turn on premium-only modules until Premium is active