How to Fix Rust Error: Disconnected or Connection Attempt Failed

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Subodh Gupta

Last updated on October 5, 2023

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How to Fix Rust Error: Disconnected or Connection Attempt Failed

First of all, make sure that your Rust game is updated to the latest version and the Steam client is also updated. All you need to do is heading over to the Task Manager and close all the Rust or Steam processes completely. Once the background processes are cleared, restart the Steam launcher and it will get updated. Next, click on the Rust game and you will find Update option (if update available).

1. Check Internet Connection

This is one of the most common issues in online games. Most of the users don’t even care about it but the lower internet speed or unstable connection can cause game launching error or disconnected error. So, check the internet connection speed at first before heading over to other methods. If you’re using a router, then we will recommend to power cycle it or simply reset it. Once done, set-up the router connection again and try running the game.

2. Verify Game Files

It may possible that your game files become corrupted or missing and that’s why the game isn’t running properly. If you also feel that may possible, then check out the below steps to verify game files.

Launch Steam on the computer.
Go to Library > Right-click on the Rust from the Games list.
Click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files…
It may take a while to complete the verifying process.
Finally, restart the Steam and launch the game.

3. Check Rust Server is Up/Down

It may also happen that due to some technical or maintenance issues, the Rust server is down or unstable. If none of the above methods worked for you, then you can always go to the Down Detector website and search for Rust. It will tell you whether the game server is up or down or if there are any possible issues as well.

Still, the issue persists? Then you should contact to Rust support team and report about the issue. We hope that you’ve found this guide helpful. For any queries, let us know in the comment below.

How to Fix Rust Error: Disconnected or Connection Attempt Failed