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title: "How to Set Up RCON on a Project Zomboid Server "
description: Learn how to set up RCON on your Project Zomboid server, create an RCON password, and connect with a client to manage your server remotely.
source: "https://nodecraft.com/support/games/project-zomboid/how-to-set-up-rcon-on-a-project-zomboid-server"
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published: "2026-11-09T22:20:46.981Z"
updated: "2026-11-09T22:20:46.981Z"
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# How to Set Up RCON on a Project Zomboid Server

Learn how to set up RCON on your Project Zomboid server, create an RCON password, and connect with a client to manage your server remotely.

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](https://app.nodecraft.com/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.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/337x412/3985c635b3/project-zomboid-nodecraft-settings-menu.png/m/)
4. Go to the **Admin** tab.  
  ![Project Zomboid Settings page in Nodecraft with the Admin tab outlined in red.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/838x200/0b47575642/project-zomboid-nodecraft-admin-tab.png/m/)
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.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/1055x286/e3fb7d60af/project-zomboid-nodecraft-rcon-password.png/m/)
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.](https://cms-a.nodecraft.com/f/133932/421x245/c9498447ff/project-zomboid-nodecraft-submit-settings.png/m/)
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.