How to Set Up RCON on Your Arma Reforger Server

Enable and use RCON for remote administration of your Arma Reforger dedicated server.

RCON (Remote Console) lets you send admin commands to your Arma Reforger server without being in-game. It's essential for automation, external admin tools, and managing the server from another machine.

Enable RCON

Open the Config Editor

In the XGamingServer Panel, click Arma Reforger Config in the sidebar.

Config Tool in the sidebar

Go to the Optional tab

Find the RCON section.

Config Editor Optional tab

Set RCON port and password

Configure the port (default 19999) and a strong password. The password controls full server access — use a strong one.

Save and restart

Click Save Changes and restart from Console.

Stop the server

Edit config.json

In Files, open config.json and add the rcon block:

"rcon": {
  "address": "0.0.0.0",
  "port": 19999,
  "password": "YourStrongPassword",
  "permission": "admin"
}

Save and start

Connect via RCON

Get your RCON details

Field	Value
Host	Your server IP (from Network in the panel)
Port	The RCON port (default 19999)
Password	The password you set in the config

Use an RCON client

Connect with any BattlEye RCON-compatible client. Common options:

BattleMetrics — web-based RCON management
PRConGUI — desktop RCON client
Custom scripts — Python/Node libraries for automation

Common RCON Commands

Command	Description
`#kick <playerID>`	Kick a player
`#ban <playerID>`	Ban a player
`#shutdown`	Gracefully shut down the server
`#restart`	Restart the scenario
`#players`	List all connected players
`#say <message>`	Broadcast a chat message

Note: Available RCON commands depend on your server version. Check #help in your RCON session for the full list available on your server.

Security Best Practices

Practice	Why
Use a strong password	At least 16 characters, mixed case, numbers, symbols
Restrict access	Only share credentials with trusted admins
Change the default port	Avoid 19999 — use a non-standard port
Monitor RCON logs	Track who connects and what commands run
Limit by IP if possible	Some hosts let you whitelist RCON source IPs

Warning: RCON gives full control over your server. A compromised RCON password lets an attacker kick all players, modify settings, or shut down the server. Treat it like a root password.

Tip: For ad-hoc commands, the Console tab in the XGamingServer panel gives direct server access without needing RCON setup. RCON is most useful for external tools and scripts.

How to Set Up RCON on Your Arma Reforger Server

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