How To Use RCON on Your Squad Server
Learn how to use RCON for remote server administration on your Squad server.
RCON (Remote Console) allows you to send commands to your Squad server remotely. This is useful for managing the server without being connected in-game.
Setting Up RCON
Set the RCON Password
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Squad server. In the sidebar, click Files and navigate to SquadGame/ServerConfig/. Open Server.cfg and set the RCON password:
RconPassword="yoursecurepassword"Note the RCON Port
The RCON port is typically your game port + 1. You can find the exact port on your panel Dashboard under the network allocation.
Restart Your Server
Restart the server to apply the RCON password.
Connecting with an RCON Client
Download an RCON Client
Download a Squad-compatible RCON client such as:
- SquadRCON
- BattleMetrics (web-based)
Connect to Your Server
Enter your server's IP, RCON port, and RCON password in the client.
Common RCON Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
AdminBroadcast [message] | Send a message to all players |
AdminChangeMap [layer] | Change to a specific map layer |
AdminSetNextMap [layer] | Set the next map in rotation |
AdminRestartMatch | Restart the current match |
AdminEndMatch | End the current match |
AdminKick [name] [reason] | Kick a player |
AdminBan [steamid] [duration] [reason] | Ban a player |
AdminSlomo [speed] | Change game speed (1.0 = normal) |
ListPlayers | List all connected players |
ListSquads | List all squads |
ShowCurrentMap | Show current map and layer |
ShowNextMap | Show next map in rotation |
⚠️ Warning: Keep your RCON password secure and do not share it with untrusted players. RCON provides full server control.
📝 Note: You can also use the panel Console to send commands directly to the server without an external RCON client.
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