Blog & Changelog
Announcements, feature updates, and what's coming next for GameSentry.
How to Choose a Rust Server: Wipes, Rates, Group Size and Population
A practical guide to finding a Rust server that fits your schedule, team size and preferred pace—using live population, wipe and rules data instead of server-name hype.
Rust Wipe Schedule Explained: Weekly, Monthly and Forced Wipes
Understand map wipes, blueprint wipes, forced wipes and common weekly or monthly schedules—then use live countdowns to find the right time to join.
Vanilla vs 2x vs Modded Rust Servers: Which Should You Play?
Compare vanilla, 2x and modded Rust progression, plugins, wipe pace and time commitment so you can choose a server style that fits your group.
How to Configure Rust RCON Securely
Set up Rust RCON without exposing administrator access: strong credentials, restricted networking, encrypted clients, least privilege and practical monitoring.
Rust Server Not Showing Up? A Discovery Troubleshooting Checklist
Diagnose why a Rust server is missing from the in-game browser or external lists by checking startup, ports, query responses, visibility and stale metadata.
Rust Server Settings for a New Community
Plan a stable new Rust community: identity, map size, population, group rules, wipe cadence, moderation, performance and launch-day operations.
Detecting VPNs and Alt Accounts on a Rust Server
Use VPN, Steam-account and behavioral signals responsibly to prioritize moderation reviews without treating imperfect detection as automatic proof.
Welcome to GameSentry
We're excited to announce the launch of GameSentry — the all-in-one game server management platform built for players and admins alike.
RCON Console Now Available
Our real-time RCON console with live log streaming via SignalR is now live. Send commands, view output, and manage servers from anywhere.
Automation Rules Now Live
Build trigger-action rules to auto-moderate your servers — no code required. Auto-kick VPN users, greet players, and more.
Q1 2026 Roadmap
Here's a look at what we're building in Q1 2026 — analytics dashboards, Discord bot, clan system, and more.
Analytics & Heatmaps Preview
A sneak peek at the analytics dashboard — population timelines, activity heatmaps, wipe cycle analysis, and player statistics.
Discord Bot Integration
Connect GameSentry to your Discord server — get alerts, run RCON commands, and view player stats directly from Discord.
Player Profiles & Clan System
Coming soon: rich player profiles with combat stats, progression tracking, and a full clan system with leaderboards.
Server Browser SEO Update
Our server browser now features server-rendered pages with structured data — making your servers discoverable on Google.