Squad
How to Set Up RCON on a Squad Dedicated Server
RCON lets you manage a Squad server remotely from a tool instead of in game. It is also used by many community admin bots.
Configure RCON
RCON is set in a config file in SquadGame/ServerConfig, commonly named Rcon.cfg. Typical settings are:
- IP, often left as 0.0.0.0 or a specific address
- Port, commonly 21114
- Password, which you choose
- MaxConcurrentConnections, if present in your version
Choose a long random password and never share it. Match the names in your own file rather than copying from here if they differ.
Steps
- Open Rcon.cfg in the Files tab.
- Set the port and password.
- Save and restart the server.
- Connect with an RCON client using the server IP, the RCON port and the password.
Useful commands
Commands vary by version, but common ones include:
- ListPlayers shows who is connected
- AdminBroadcast sends a message to everyone
- AdminKick and AdminBan handle moderation
- AdminChangeLayer and AdminSetNextLayer control maps
- AdminRestartMatch restarts the current match
Check Squad's documentation or your RCON tool for exact syntax.
Troubleshooting
- Connection refused: the RCON port is wrong, or the server is not running.
- Authentication failed: password mismatch, or trailing spaces in the file.
- Works locally, not remotely: the port is not exposed. Ask us on Discord.
Security
Anyone with the password can control the server. Change it if you suspect it leaked, and only give it to trusted staff or tools.