What's Going On?

To keep Rust fair and help reduce cheating, we are teaming up with Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC)/Epic Online Services (EOS) to start requiring something called TPM and Secure Boot on your computer. It checks that your computer is safe and trusted before letting you in to play. 

Our first phase of this rollout will not be a global requirement just yet. As of March 2026, it will be enabled on select servers. These servers will show special "secure" tags in the browser. Our second phase rollout will require it globally. We will communicate this timeline on our monthly Devblog.

Many popular games, such as Valorant already require this. Don’t worry, if your computer was built in the last few years, you probably already have everything you need. You might just need to turn it on. This guide will walk you through how to do that, step by step.

What Are TPM and Secure Boot?

TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

TPM is a tiny security chip either built into your computer's motherboard or added as a small chip on it. It works like a safe that holds secret keys to prove your computer is trustworthy. Modern computers have this built in. It's called fTPM (firmware TPM) and just needs to be switched on in your settings.

Secure Boot

Secure Boot is a feature that checks everything loading up when your computer starts. It makes sure nothing sneaky, like cheat software, has snuck in before the game even launches. It's already a built-in feature on most computers, it just might be turned off.

Step 1: Check If You Already Have It

Before you dive into scary-sounding BIOS menus, let's check if your PC already has TPM and Secure Boot turned on. It might be ready to go!

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard at the same time. A small box will pop up. Type this in and press Enter:

tpm.msc

A window will open. If it says "The TPM is ready for use" great news, your TPM is already on! If it says it can't find a TPM, you'll need to turn it on using the steps below.

To check Secure Boot, press Windows key + R again and type:

msinfo32

Look for "Secure Boot State" in the list. If it says "On" you're all set! If it says "Off", keep reading.
 

Step 2: Get Into Your BIOS / UEFI

The BIOS (also called UEFI on newer computers) is like the brain of your computer's settings. It controls everything before Windows even starts. This is where you turn on TPM and Secure Boot.
 

How to Get Into BIOS

To enter the BIOS, you need to press a special key right when your computer first starts up (before Windows loads). The key is different depending on who made your computer:
 

Restart your computer and keep tapping that key over and over as soon as you press the power button. If you miss it and Windows starts loading, just restart and try again.
 

Step 3: Turn On TPM

Once you're inside your BIOS, here's what to do. Remember: the exact menu names may look a little different on your computer. Always check your motherboard manual if you get confused.
 

For AMD processors (Ryzen):

1. Look for a menu called "Advanced", "AMD CBS", or "AMD fTPM Configuration".
2. Find an option called "AMD fTPM switch" or "TPM Device Selection".
3. Change it to "Firmware TPM" or "AMD CPU fTPM".
4. Save and exit (usually the F10 key).
    

For Intel processors (Core i3/i5/i7/i9):

5. Look for a menu called "Advanced", "PCH-FW Configuration", or "Security".
6. Find an option called "Intel PTT" or "TPM Device".
7. Turn it On or set it to "Enable".
8. Save and exit (usually the F10 key).
    

Step 4: Turn On Secure Boot

Still inside the BIOS? Great. Now let's find Secure Boot. Again, menus may look different check your motherboard's documentation if needed.

9. Look for a menu called "Boot", "Security", or "Authentication".
10. Find an option called "Secure Boot".
11. Change it to "Enabled".
12. Some computers ask you to set the "Secure Boot Mode" to "Standard" choose that if asked.

13. Save and exit (usually F10, then confirm by pressing Y or Enter).

     

Step 5: Save, Restart, and Verify

After making your changes, save and exit the BIOS (look for "Save & Exit" or just press F10). Your computer will restart.

Once Windows loads, let's double-check everything worked:

• Press Windows + R and type tpm.msc: it should say "The TPM is ready for use".
• Press Windows + R and type msinfo32: "Secure Boot State" should now say "On".

If both are showing as ready, you're all set to play Rust when these requirements go live.
 

What If My Computer Is Too Old?

Unfortunately, not all computers support TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. Older hardware. Generally computers made before around 2016 may simply not have these features, even if you look through every BIOS menu.

If you've gone through all the steps and can't find TPM or Secure Boot anywhere, your hardware may not support it. Here are some signs: 

• Your BIOS looks very old and plain (no mouse support, very basic menus).
• There is no mention of TPM, fTPM, PTT, or Secure Boot anywhere in the BIOS.
• The tpm.msc window says “no compatible TPM was found” and you've already checked every BIOS menu.
• If you are still running Windows 10 your disk partition may not be compatible and will need to be converted. This tool from Microsoft to do MBR to GPT conversion may help: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/mbr-to-gpt
   

FAQs

"Will this break anything on my computer?"

Turning on TPM and Secure Boot should not break anything on a reasonably modern computer. It is a safe change that many people make every day. If your copy of Windows is legitimate and was installed normally, you have nothing to worry about.
 

"I can't find the options in my BIOS. Help!"

Every motherboard is different. The best thing to do is search for your exact motherboard model name + "TPM enable" or "Secure Boot enable" on Google or YouTube. Your motherboard manufacturer's website will also have a manual you can download for free.
 

"I changed something and now my PC won't boot!"

Don't panic. Get back into the BIOS (same way as before) and look for an option called "Restore Defaults", "Load Optimised Defaults", or "Reset to Default". This will undo your changes. If you can't get into the BIOS, most motherboards have a physical "CMOS reset" button or jumper check your motherboard manual.
 

"Where can I get more help?"

Our community is full of experienced PC builders who are happy to help on our official Discord and subreddit. 

This guide is provided by Facepunch Studios to help Rust players prepare for upcoming security requirements. Exact BIOS menu names and locations vary by manufacturer and model; always consult your motherboard's official documentation for the most accurate instructions.