How to Set Up RCON on Your Squad Server

Note:

Always ensure the server is fully stopped before editing Rcon.cfg to prevent configurations from being overwritten upon restart.

1. Log In to Your Panel

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2. Stop Your Server

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3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

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4. Open the ‘Rcon.cfg’ File

Navigate to:

SquadGame/ServerConfig/

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5. Edit the ‘Rcon.cfg’ File

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6. Understanding the Configuration

Setting Variable	Example Value	What It Controls	Impact / Behavior
IP	0.0.0.0	Network binding interface.	Binds RCON to listen across all assigned server network interfaces.
Port	21114 (or assigned RCON port)	Dedicated listening port for remote console traffic.	The target port you must enter into third-party tools (like BattleMetrics or SquadJS) to connect.
Password	YourSecurePassword	Authentication password for remote access.	Required. Leaving this empty will disable RCON entirely.
MaxConnections	5	Maximum concurrent active RCON sessions.	Limits how many external admin tools or staff members can connect simultaneously.
ConnectionTimeout	300 (Seconds)	Idle session keep-alive timeout.	Disconnects inactive console sessions after 5 minutes to prevent hanging connections.

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7. Save the Changes

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8. Restart Your Server

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