Set Up RCON (Remote Console)

RCON (Remote Console) lets you manage your Project Zomboid server remotely without joining the game. You can execute admin commands, monitor players, and manage the server from a desktop client.

Enable RCON

Zomboid/Server/[servername].ini

RCONPort=27015
RCONPassword=YourSecurePassword

Connect with an RCON Client

You'll need an RCON client to connect. Popular options include:

Connecting

Use your server's IP address, the RCON port, and the password you set:

mcrcon -H your.server.ip -P 27015 -p YourSecurePassword

On XGamingServer, find your server IP on the Dashboard page.

Available RCON Commands

All admin commands work through RCON. Some common ones:

players                    # List connected players
servermsg "Hello everyone" # Send server message
kickuser "username"        # Kick a player
banuser "username"         # Ban a player
save                       # Force save
quit                       # Save and shutdown
showoptions                # Show server settings

Security Best Practices

• Use a strong password — at least 12 characters with mixed case, numbers, and symbols
• Change the default port — don't use the default 27015 if possible
• Don't share RCON credentials — only give access to trusted admins
• Regularly rotate the password — especially if an admin leaves your team

Troubleshooting

Can't connect to RCON:

• Verify the port is correct and matches your server config
• Check that the server is running
• Ensure the RCON port is not blocked by a firewall
• Double-check the password (it's case-sensitive)

Commands not working:

• Make sure you're not including the / prefix (RCON doesn't need it)
• Verify the command syntax is correct

Related Guides

See also: Admin Commands | Become a Server Admin | Configure Your Server

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