How to setup RCON on your Minecraft server
RCON is a tool that can be used to remotely execute commands to your Minecraft server. This can be used by a server operator and developer to create applications that can connect and interact with a Minecraft server.
By default, RCON is disabled on your server. The steps below will show you how to enable it:
Log in to your apollo panel and Stop your server.
Navigate to Minecraft > Properties.
Make sure you have the server.properties option selected.
Locate the enable-rcon section and activates the option.
Save your changes and Start your server.
You have now enabled RCON on your server!
Once RCON is enabled on your server, you will need to secure it to prevent anyone from gaining access to manage your server.
Log in to your apollo panel and Stop your server.
Navigate to Files in your apollo panel
Locate the server.properties file and click.
Find the rcon.port line within the file and replace the port with a working one. You should generate an unused port for your server by following our guide here
Find the rcon.password line and change the value to a password of your choice.
Note: Use an original password and don’t share it with anyone.
Click Save and Start your server.
If you have followed the steps above correctly, RCON should now be enabled, secured and ready for you to use to remotely manage your Minecraft server.
If you require any further assistance, please create a ticket here.
Created By: Steven C.
How to Enable RCON
By default, RCON is disabled on your server. The steps below will show you how to enable it:
Log in to your apollo panel and Stop your server.
Navigate to Minecraft > Properties.
Make sure you have the server.properties option selected.
Locate the enable-rcon section and activates the option.
Save your changes and Start your server.
You have now enabled RCON on your server!
How to Secure RCON
Once RCON is enabled on your server, you will need to secure it to prevent anyone from gaining access to manage your server.
Log in to your apollo panel and Stop your server.
Navigate to Files in your apollo panel
Locate the server.properties file and click.
Find the rcon.port line within the file and replace the port with a working one. You should generate an unused port for your server by following our guide here
Find the rcon.password line and change the value to a password of your choice.
Note: Use an original password and don’t share it with anyone.
Click Save and Start your server.
If you have followed the steps above correctly, RCON should now be enabled, secured and ready for you to use to remotely manage your Minecraft server.
If you require any further assistance, please create a ticket here.
Created By: Steven C.
Updated on: 16/08/2024
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