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Palworld: RCON

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10 November 20262 min read0 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 Palworld, RCON is used to execute server-side commands such as managing players, changing gameplay settings, or retrieving diagnostic outputs. The connection is password-protected and runs through 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 Palworld via external tools, command lines, or web dashboards – offering great flexibility and convenience for remote management.

RCON Commands

Once connected via RCON, you can execute various administrative and diagnostic commands on the Palworld server. Available commands depend on the game engine but typically include player management, status queries, and server control.

CommandDescription
/Shutdown <seconds> <message>Shuts down the server after a countdown with a message
/DoExitStops the server immediately
/Broadcast <message>Sends a message to all connected players
/KickPlayer <SteamID>Kicks a player by SteamID
/BanPlayer <SteamID>Permanently bans a player
/TeleportToPlayer <SteamID>Teleports you to the specified player
/TeleportToMe <SteamID>Teleports the specified player to you
/ShowPlayersLists all currently connected players
/InfoDisplays basic server information
/SaveManually saves the world

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

RCON (Remote Console) is a network protocol that lets you control your server remotely with administrative commands without being connected as a player in the game.
Add the entries RCONEnabled=True, RCONPort=<port shown under More ports>, and AdminPassword="your-password" in the PalWorldSettings.ini file (Configuration tab, raw text view).
Use the command-line tool rcon-cli (available on GitHub at gorcon/rcon-cli), connecting with server IP, RCON port, and password via: rcon-cli -a <IP>:<PORT> -p <PASSWORD> command.

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