RCON (Remote Console) is a network protocol that lets you control game servers remotely. It provides access to the server console without requiring you to interact directly with the server environment. This allows you to run administrative commands, adjust configuration parameters, or retrieve server status information.
In FiveM, RCON is used to run server-side commands, such as managing players, changing gameplay settings, or retrieving diagnostic output. The connection is password-protected and uses a designated port that can be accessed through compatible RCON clients.
One major benefit of RCON is that you can manage the server without being connected to the game as a player. Server admins can conveniently monitor and control FiveM using external tools, command lines, or web dashboards—a flexible and practical way to manage a server remotely.
Once connected via RCON, you can run various administrative and diagnostic commands on your FiveM server. Available commands depend on the game engine, but usually include actions for player management, status checks, and server control.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
say <message> | Sends a message to all players in the chat |
start <resource-name> | Starts a specific server resource |
stop <resource-name> | Stops a specific server resource |
restart <resource-name> | Restarts a specific server resource |
ensure <resource-name> | Starts a resource only if it isn't already running |
refresh | Reloads all resources from the resource folder |
clear | Clears the server console output |
crash | Forces a server crash (for debugging) |
quit | Shuts down the server cleanly |
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