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open.mp: Server Commands

The most important server commands for your open.mp server on VPS, in-game, or via RCON → Learn more

10 November 20262 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

open.mp servers come with a range of useful built-in server commands that you can use in-game or through an RCON program. This guide introduces the most important commands and explains what they do.

Set up access (RCON)

Server commands run through RCON. If you set up open.mp with the Game Server Installer, RCON is already enabled: You’ll see the RCON admin password once under Login credentials after installation. After that, it’s available in the rcon section of config.json. open.mp: Server Configuration explains where to find the file.

Parameter nameExampleDescription
rcon.enabletrueTurns the RCON feature on or off
rcon.password–Password required for RCON access

In-game, log in with /rcon login [PASSWORD]. For instructions on connecting with an RCON program, see open.mp: Control the server with RCON.

Info

Your server runs in the background on VPS, so there’s no console window where you can enter commands. Use the commands in-game or through an RCON program instead.

Available commands

The following table lists some important server commands for open.mp. You can find all current commands in the official open.mp guide to controlling the server.

Tip

You don’t need the /rcon prefix when using an RCON program. It’s only required when entering commands in-game.

General commands

Command syntaxAccepted valuesDescription
/rcon cmdlist-Returns a list of all server commands
/rcon varlist-Returns a list of all current server variables
/rcon exit-Shuts down the server
/rcon echo [text]StringSends a message to the server console (it won’t appear in-game)
/rcon say [text]StringSends a message to all players in-game (it appears as "Admin: [text]")
/rcon players-Shows information about all connected players
/rcon reloadlog-Reloads the server log file
Info

If you stop the server with /rcon exit, the installer usually won’t restart it automatically because it was shut down cleanly. Start it using the open.mp (openmp) - Start shortcut on VPS.

Moderation commands

Command syntaxAccepted valuesDescription
/rcon kick [id]IntegerKicks the specified player from the server
/rcon ban [id]IntegerBans the specified player from the server
/rcon banip [ip]StringBans an IP address from the server
/rcon unbanip [ip]StringRemoves the ban on an IP address
/rcon reloadbans-Reloads the ban list

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

RCON must be enabled, and you’ll need the RCON password. If you set up the server with the Game Server Installer, RCON is already enabled.
Use the command /rcon players.
Use the command /rcon banip [ip]. To remove the ban, use /rcon unbanip [ip].

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