No More Room In Hell: RCON

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10 November 20262 min read3 Views0 helpful

Introduction

RCON (Remote Console) is a network protocol that allows you to control game servers remotely. It provides access to the server console without needing to interact directly with the server environment. This way, you can execute administrative commands, adjust configuration parameters, or retrieve server status information.

In No More Room In Hell, RCON is used to run server-side commands such as managing players, changing gameplay settings, or fetching diagnostic outputs. The connection is password-protected and operates over a designated port accessible via compatible RCON clients.

A major advantage of RCON is that you can manage the server without being connected as a player in the game. Server admins can conveniently monitor and control No More Room In Hell through external tools, command lines, or web dashboards — offering great flexibility and convenience for remote operation.

Configuration

Before you can use RCON, it must be enabled and configured. You do this by editing the configuration file in the Configuration tab of your game server (raw text view). In the server.cfg file, the following entry must be added or adjusted:

cfg

rcon_password "your-password-here"

Connecting via RCON

To connect to your No More Room In Hell game server via RCON, use the command-line tool rcon-cli. You can download it from the official GitHub repository. After downloading and installing it on your computer, establish the connection using the server’s IP address, the RCON port, and the RCON password.

You can find the assigned port under “More ports” on the Overview page of your game server. The password and port must match the values in the panel or configuration file. Use the following command to connect and execute a command directly:

bash

rcon-cli -a <IP>:<PORT> -p <PASSWORD> command

RCON Commands

Once connected via RCON, you can execute various administrative and diagnostic commands on your No More Room In Hell game server. Available commands depend on the game engine but typically include player management, status queries, and server control.

Command	Description
`rcon_password <password>`	Authenticates for RCON access
`status`	Displays server and player information
`changelevel <mapname>`	Switches to the specified map
`mp_timelimit <min>`	Sets the time limit per map
`mp_roundtime <min>`	Sets the round time
`sv_cheats 0/1`	Enables/disables cheat commands (admin only)
`kick <playername>`	Kicks a player from the server
`banid <duration> <SteamID>`	Bans a player for a specified duration
`exec <file.cfg>`	Executes a configuration file
`say <message>`	Sends a message to all players

Conclusion

RCON is an essential tool for remote administration of No More Room In Hell game servers. It provides quick and direct access to administrative functions and offers secure access control through password protection. Proper and secure configuration is crucial to ensure server stability and prevent unauthorized access.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Add the line rcon_password "your-password-here" in the server.cfg file (Configuration tab, raw text view).

Use the command-line tool rcon-cli (available on GitHub at gorcon/rcon-cli), connecting with the server IP, RCON port, and password using: rcon-cli -a <IP>:<PORT> -p <PASSWORD> command.

You can find it under More ports in the server details on your game server’s Overview page.

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