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Troubleshooting

Find your symptom, try the checks in order, and contact support if it persists.

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Start with Ask Fenix (or Ctrl K) in the game panel. It reads your console and latest log, explains the error and proposes a fix. Nothing changes until you press Apply. See Fenix AI.

My server will not start​

Checks

  1. Open the Console and press Start. Read the last lines: the cause is usually there.
  2. On a new Rust server the first start downloads and installs the game and can take several minutes. Wait for Server startup complete.
  3. A recent change to a config file, plugin, mod or game version is the likely cause.
  4. Check that the service is Active, not suspended. See Services.

What to do

  • Undo the last change, or restore a backup.
  • Remove the plugin or mod that was added last, then start again. See Files.
  • For a Minecraft version problem see Minecraft versions. A failed version change is rolled back automatically.
  • Still stuck: open a ticket with your Server ID and Node.

I cannot connect to my server​

Checks

  1. Is the server running in the Console?
  2. Did you copy the full address from the SERVER ADDRESS card, including the port?
  3. Does your game version match the server version?
  4. On Minecraft, are you on the whitelist?
  5. If you use a subdomain, was it created correctly? See Minecraft subdomain.

What to do

Follow Connect to your server, or the Rust guide. If the address works for others but not for you, check your network and any VPN.

Lag or out of memory​

Checks

  1. Watch CPU and MEMORY in the stats row of the Console.
  2. Look for warnings such as "Can't keep up" or out-of-memory errors in the console.
  3. Look for what changed: more players, a new plugin or mod, a larger world or map.

What to do

  • Ask Fenix for a check-up of status, CPU, memory and disk.
  • Remove heavy plugins or mods.
  • On Minecraft, lowering view distance and simulation distance in the server properties often helps. See Minecraft and Settings.
  • Restart the server. Schedule regular restarts with Schedules.
  • If the server needs more resources, upgrade the plan. See Services.

The panel will not open​

Checks

  1. Sign in to the store at fenixhost.net. There is no separate panel login.
  2. Go to Servers, click your server and press Manage Server.
  3. Confirm the server is not still being set up, suspended or cancelled.

What to do

Reload the page, sign out and in again, or try another browser. See Open the game panel. If it still fails, open a ticket.

My payment failed​

Checks

  1. Is the card valid, with funds, and allowed for online payments?
  2. Did your bank ask you to confirm the payment?

What to do

Try again or use another card. See Invoices and payments. Act quickly: a service with an unpaid renewal is suspended 2 days after the due date and eventually deleted. If it still fails, contact support with the invoice number.

My service is suspended​

Checks

Open the service page in Servers. It shows why.

What to do

  • Unpaid renewal: pay the invoice. Your files are kept while the service is suspended.
  • Terms violation: the page shows a case number. Appeal by replying to support@fenixhost.net with Case # and your number in the subject.

See Services.

Still stuck?​

Contact support or check the FAQ.