{"id":15480,"date":"2025-04-24T14:03:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=15480"},"modified":"2025-04-24T14:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:40:08","slug":"how-to-enable-rcon-on-your-project-zomboid-server","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/article\/how-to-enable-rcon-on-your-project-zomboid-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Enable RCON on Your Project Zomboid Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>RCON (Remote Console) is a powerful tool that lets you execute server commands remotely\u2014without having to log into the game or the control panel. It\u2019s ideal for advanced users looking to integrate third-party tools or manage their server from the command line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Caution<\/strong>: RCON gives full control of your server to anyone with the password. Only enable it if you trust who\u2019s accessing it, and always use a strong, unique password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Accessing the Config File<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your <strong>GGServers Pterodactyl Panel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the left-hand menu, click on <strong>Files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the configuration file found here:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Pterodactyl\/Server\/Pterodactyl.ini<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>This file controls several core server settings, including RCON access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-34.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-34.png 270w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-34-50x42.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-34-60x51.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-34-100x85.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Configure RCON Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve opened the file:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set your RCON port<\/strong> \u2013 Find the line that begins with: <code>RCONPort=<\/code> Replace it with the port from your server&#8217;s IP. For example, if your server IP is <code>123.45.67.89:28500<\/code>, then: <code>RCONPort=28500<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a secure RCON password<\/strong> \u2013 Locate the line: <code>RCONPassword=<\/code> Enter a strong password of your choice. Example: <code>RCONPassword=S3cur3P@ss!<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Save your changes<\/strong> and <strong>restart your server<\/strong> to apply them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35.png 645w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35-50x11.png 50w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35-60x13.png 60w, https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image-35-100x22.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Connect Using an RCON Client<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To interact with your server remotely, you\u2019ll need an RCON client. A lightweight and reliable option is <strong>rcon-cli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Client: rcon-cli<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the latest version of <strong>rcon-cli<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/gorcon\/rcon-cli\/releases\">from the official GitHub<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extract the <code>.zip<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run the <code>rcon.exe<\/code> file (or use the CLI binary on Linux\/macOS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your server&#8217;s IP and port when prompted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, enter the password you set in the config.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong> twice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If successful, you\u2019ll be connected and ready to execute commands just like in the server console!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You\u2019re All Set!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With RCON enabled and configured, you can now run any command remotely\u2014perfect for automation, moderation, or integrating external tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you run into any issues or need help with your RCON setup, you can reach out to our support team anytime at:<br>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php\">https:\/\/ggservers.com\/billing\/submitticket.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And don\u2019t forget, you can get <strong>30% off your first server with GGServers using code <code>KB30<\/code> at checkout!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RCON (Remote Console) is a powerful tool that lets you execute server commands remotely\u2014without having to log into the game or the control panel. 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