RustDesk Relay Access
Follow the steps below to connect to the private RustDesk relay hosted at rd.44r0n.cc. Once we swap contact details in private, I'll send you a short-lived access link that unlocks the server config string on this page for a few minutes. Copy it into RustDesk using the clipboard icon 📋 in the ID/Relay dialog—keyboard paste is ignored there.
This guide walks you through preparing RustDesk, applying the rd.44r0n.cc server config string, and confirming your connection on both Windows and Linux. Keep the server config string private—it becomes visible only when you open the short-lived access link that contains the relay credentials.
rd.44r0n.cc handy in case you ever need to confirm the connection.Pick Windows or Linux below. The walkthrough shows how to paste the server config string using RustDesk's clipboard icon 📋 (keyboard shortcuts will not work in that dialog), with pop-ups offering extra detail when you want it.
Visit rustdesk.com and click Download. On the GitHub release page (for example, 1.4.3), expand the Assets section and choose the Windows build you prefer:
RustDesk-1.4.3.exe — portable version; double-click to run it once.RustDesk-1.4.3-x86_64.msi — installer; sets RustDesk up for future sessions.
Open RustDesk. If you expect to use it regularly, click the Install button in the lower-left corner so the helper service runs without extra prompts. Otherwise, keep using the portable session.
Click the menu icon next to your ID: the vertical dots ⋮ or the stacked lines ☰ near the top. Choose Settings, then click Network on the left.
At the top of the Network page, click Unblock network settings if it appears and enter your Windows password. Then choose ID/Relay Server to open the connection dialog.
Click the clipboard icon 📋 in the dialog to paste the server config string you unlocked on this page—keyboard shortcuts or right-click paste will not work here. RustDesk fills the required fields for you; make sure ID Server and Key show values, then press OK to save.
Return to the main RustDesk window. The bottom status bar should read Ready with a green dot. If you still see “For a faster connection, please setup your own server,” paste the server config string again.
Looks good—you're on rd.44r0n.cc.
Warning—paste the server config string again.
Go to
rustdesk.com,
click Download, and on the GitHub release page (such as
1.4.3)
grab the build that fits your distro—the AppImage works on most systems (rustdesk-1.4.3-x86_64.AppImage).
With RustDesk open, click the menu icon next to your ID (vertical dots ⋮ or the ☰ icon). Choose Settings and then select Network on the left.
At the top of the Network page, click Unblock network settings if it appears and authenticate with your Linux password. Then select ID/Relay Server to open the connection dialog on the right.
Click the clipboard icon 📋 in the dialog to paste the server config string you unlocked on this page—keyboard shortcuts or right-click paste will not work here. RustDesk fills the required fields for you; make sure ID Server and Key show values, then click Apply and close the window.
Close the settings tab or click Home. The bottom status bar should display Ready with a green dot. If it also says “For a faster connection, please setup your own server,” paste the server config string again.
Looks good—you're on rd.44r0n.cc.
Warning—paste the server config string again.
If you see the green Ready status without warnings, double-click your RustDesk ID to copy it (or select and copy), then send it to me so I can confirm the connection and start helping.
Ran into a hiccup? Start here. These fixes cover the most common connection issues with the relay.
rd.44r0n.cc once it sticks.
rd.44r0n.cc.
= and should have no extra spaces.
ping rd.44r0n.cc and
investigate if >100 ms.
Quick answers to the most common questions about this relay.
Send a quick message through the private channel we agreed on (email, Signal, Matrix, etc.). I'll reply with a short-lived link you can open on the RustDesk device to unlock the server config string here.
Planned maintenance windows will be announced ahead of time. If you experience unexpected downtime, check the troubleshooting section and reach out for assistance.
I do not record sessions unless there is a good reason to document what was done. If recording ever becomes helpful, you will be asked beforehand and can opt out. You are always in control and can revoke access at any time by requesting a refreshed server config string.
Yes. RustDesk can run as a system service on Linux for persistent connectivity. Configure the values from the server config string in the service configuration file before enabling it.
RustDesk reuses the same menu icons on Windows and Linux. Look for either:
⋮ that sit right next to your RustDesk ID on the left.
☰ in the top-right corner, beside the minimize and close icons.
Either icon opens the menu where you can jump into Settings > Network.
Custom Server tells RustDesk to skip the public RustDesk cloud and reach straight to rd.44r0n.cc.
Pasting the server config string fills every field—ID Server, Relay, API, and Key—in one move so there is nothing to type manually.
Want to switch back later? Clear the Custom Server fields so they’re blank and RustDesk will fall back to the public defaults.
After downloading the RustDesk AppImage:
chmod +x rustdesk-<version>.AppImage.
Once it is executable, double-click the AppImage to launch RustDesk. You can move it to /opt or add it to your application menu later if you like.
The relay at rd.44r0n.cc is a self-hosted RustDesk server. It hands out device IDs, routes the
traffic, and keeps everything within my own infrastructure instead of the public RustDesk cloud.
Everyone connecting through this page uses the same relay address and shared server config string. Please keep it private so only trusted folks connect.
Once we trade contact details in private—email, Signal, Matrix, whatever you like—I’ll send over a short-lived link you can open on the same device that’s running RustDesk.
Just ping me through that channel when you’re ready and I’ll reply with the one-time link so you can unlock the server config string here.