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How to turn off upkeep in Rust

Type decay.upkeep False in the server console to turn off upkeep, so bases no longer need resources in the tool cupboard to stay protected.

decay.upkeep

Toggles upkeep, where resources in the tool cupboard protect a base from decay.

decay.upkeep <True|False>

Examples

decay.upkeep False

Turn off upkeep costs.

Values

ValueWhat it does
TrueDefault Upkeep enabled
False Upkeep disabled

Arguments

stateRequired
True to enable upkeep.

What it does

With upkeep on, bases with enough materials in their tool cupboard do not decay. With it off, buildings decay on their normal timers regardless of the cupboard.

The game's own description: Is upkeep enabled

Run it on your server

Type it in the server console or send it over RCON; admins can also use the F1 console in game. To keep a setting, run server.writecfg after changing it, or put it on the launch line as +name value.

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