Download the SentinelID Companion
The companion app connects your SentinelID dongle to game servers. It runs in your system tray, auto-reauthenticates when your session expires, and lets you browse protected servers.
For players
Download the companion app for your game. Each game has its own version.
For server admins
Tools for managing your SentinelID-protected servers.
Admin Panel
Web-based tool for managing players and bans across all your servers. View authenticated players, ban devices, and look up Steam IDs.
Download Admin PanelSingle HTML file — open in any browser
Rust Sidecar
Server-side service for Rust. Manages whitelist via RCON and verifies devices with the SentinelID API.
Rust SidecarOxide Plugin (SentinelID.cs)Companion system requirements
Quick start
Up and running in under two minutes.
Download and install
Download the companion app for your game and run the installer. No admin privileges required.
Plug in your SentinelID dongle
Connect your SentinelID MK1 to any USB port. The companion app detects it automatically.
Make sure Steam is running
The companion detects your Steam ID from the running Steam client. Just have it open in the background.
Select your server
Browse the list of SentinelID-protected servers or enter server details manually. Your choice is saved.
Authenticate
Click Authenticate. Your dongle signs a cryptographic proof, the server verifies it, and your Steam ID gets whitelisted.
Join and play
You’re whitelisted. Join the server in-game. The companion stays in your system tray and auto-reauthenticates when your session expires.
Companion features
Auto-reauthenticate
When your session expires, the companion automatically re-authenticates with your dongle. No manual clicks needed.
System tray
Runs quietly in your taskbar. Green means authenticated, red means expired. Close the window and it keeps running.
Server browser
Browse approved SentinelID-protected servers from a dropdown. No need to manually enter server details.
Whitelist enforcement
Your Steam ID is added to the server whitelist on auth and removed when it expires. Only verified players can join.