How To Set Up RCON On Your Palworld Server

RCON (Remote Console) allows you to administer your Palworld server remotely without being in-game. Essential for automated management and remote administration.

Enabling RCON

CRITICAL: RCON configuration in PalWorldSettings.ini no longer works. You must use startup arguments.

1. Log into your GhostCap panel and stop your Palworld server
2. Navigate to Startup Parameters
3. Add these arguments:

   -rcon -rconport=25575
   

4. Set your RCON password in PalWorldSettings.ini:

   RCONPassword="yoursecurepassword"
   

5. Save and start your server

Port Forwarding

If accessing RCON remotely, forward the RCON port (default 25575) in your firewall/router:

• Protocol: TCP
• Port: 25575 (or your custom port)

Security Warning: Only forward RCON port if necessary. Use a strong password.

Connecting to RCON

Use an RCON client tool such as:

• mcrcon (command-line)
• RCON CLI
• Web-based RCON tools

Connection Details:

• Host: Your server IP
• Port: 25575 (or your custom port)
• Password: Your RCONPassword from ini file

Available RCON Commands

All standard Palworld admin commands work via RCON:

Broadcast {message}       # Send message to all players
KickPlayer {SteamID}      # Kick a player
BanPlayer {SteamID}       # Ban a player
ShowPlayers               # List connected players
TeleportToPlayer {SteamID} # Teleport to player
Save                      # Force save the world
Shutdown {seconds}        # Shutdown server

Security Best Practices

• Use a strong, unique RCON password
• Only forward RCON port if remote access is required
• Use localhost (127.0.0.1) if accessing from same machine
• Change default port 25575 to something less obvious
• Never share RCON credentials

Troubleshooting

Cannot Connect:

• Verify -rcon startup argument is present
• Check RCON port is correct
• Ensure port forwarding is configured
• Confirm password matches ini file

Commands Not Working:

• Verify admin password is set in ini
• Check command syntax
• Ensure server is fully started

Example RCON Setup

Startup Arguments:

-port=8211 -rcon -rconport=25575 -useperfthreads

PalWorldSettings.ini:

RCONEnabled=True
RCONPassword="MySecurePassword123!"
RCONPort=25575

Note: RCONEnabled and RCONPort in ini are ignored - startup arguments take precedence.