How to Set Up RCON on Your Minecraft Server
Learn how to enable and configure RCON for remote console access to your Minecraft server.
RCON (Remote Console) lets you send commands to your server from external tools and applications without logging into the game. This is useful for remote administration, automated scripts, and third-party integrations.
📝 Note: The panel's
Consolepage already provides direct command access. RCON is primarily useful for external tools and automation.
Enabling RCON
Open server properties
Access the XGamingServer panel, go to Files, and open server.properties.
Enable RCON
Set the following values:
enable-rcon=true
rcon.password=your_strong_password_here
rcon.port=25575⚠️ Warning: Use a strong, unique password for RCON. Anyone with the password can run any command on your server.
Add the RCON port
Go to Network in the panel sidebar and add port 25575 (or whichever port you chose) as an additional allocation.
Restart your server
Restart the server for RCON to activate.
Connect with an RCON client
Use an RCON client like mcrcon, rcon-cli, or a web-based tool. Enter your server IP, RCON port, and password to connect.
RCON Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
enable-rcon | false | Enable/disable RCON |
rcon.password | (empty) | Password for RCON authentication |
rcon.port | 25575 | Port RCON listens on |
💡 Tip: If you just need to run commands occasionally, the panel
Consoleis easier and more secure than setting up RCON.
See also: Adding Admins
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