I'm returning after no playing Rust for a year or so. I apologize if this is common knowledge.
How do I only allow specific players to join my server and block all others from joining my server?

I have my own dedicated server. I still want to allow my friends to join from outside my LAN so I have port forwarding set up.
If my request requires a mod/plugin does anyone recommend one that has been working well for them?

Thanks in advance,
Noebody

Hey, consider using plugins like Whitelist.

https://umod.org/plugins/whitelist

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Also you can set 

server.security false​

and you server will be not listed in server manager

Thank you

You are welcome