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How to Set Up RCON on a Project Zomboid Server

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In this guide we are going to cover how you can set up RCON on your Project Zomboid server. RCON allows you to send server commands remotely through an RCON client. By default, no RCON password is set, so you will need to create one to enable this feature.

  1. Open your Dashboard.

  2. Locate your Project Zomboid server and click on the Manage button.

  3. Under Game Settings, click on Project Zomboid Settings.

    Nodecraft navigation menu with Project Zomboid Settings outlined in red under Game Settings.

  4. Go to the Admin tab.
    Project Zomboid Settings page in Nodecraft with the Admin tab outlined in red.

  5. Scroll down to the Network & Ports section and locate RCON Password.
    Project Zomboid server settings in Nodecraft with the masked RCON Password field outlined in red.

  6. Enter a strong password into the RCON Password field.
    Note: Keep this password available for connecting through your RCON client but do not share it.

  7. Once the password has been changed, click on Submit.

    Nodecraft settings page with the Submit button outlined in red to save configuration changes.

  8. Start/restart your server to apply the change.

To connect through an RCON client, use your server’s numeric IP address, its RCON port which should be 27015, and the password you just set.

Conclusion

You have now set an RCON password and enabled RCON on your Project Zomboid server. You can use these connection details with an RCON client to send commands and manage your server remotely.

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