RCON lets you run admin commands on your Palworld server remotely, without needing to be connected in-game. It's useful for quick moderation, for scripting routine tasks, or for connecting third-party tools to your server. This guide covers enabling it, connecting to it, the full command list, and the most common reasons it stops working.
Step 1: Enable RCON On Your Server
- Log into your MintServers panel and select your Palworld server.
- Go to Game Settings in the left sidebar.
- Turn on RCON, and set the RCON Port field.
- Save your changes, then Restart your server.
RCON uses the same Admin Password as everything else on your server. There's no separate RCON-only password to set up.
PalWorldSettings.ini is parsed, which shows up as RCON (and other settings) silently failing to apply. If your server name already includes any of these, remove them and Restart.
Step 2: Connect Using The MintServers Console
The simplest way to use RCON is directly through your MintServers panel. Go to the Console tab and type any command from the reference below, without a leading slash. For example, to see who's online:
Step 3: Connect Using An External RCON Client (Optional)
If you're scripting something or prefer a dedicated tool, any standard Source RCON client works. Here's an example using the free command-line tool mcrcon:
Use the IP address and RCON port shown on your panel, along with your Admin Password.
RCON Command Reference
ShowPlayers— Lists everyone currently connected with their SteamID.KickPlayer [SteamID]— Removes a player from the server.BanPlayer [SteamID]— Bans a player from the server.UnBanPlayer [SteamID]— Reverses a ban.Info— Displays basic server information.Save— Manually saves the world.Broadcast [message]— Sends a message to every connected player.Shutdown [seconds] [message]— Shuts the server down after a delay, with an optional warning message.DoExit— Force-stops the server immediately, with no countdown and no automatic save.
To target a non-Steam player, use the ID shown for them in ShowPlayers rather than a SteamID. Note that TeleportToPlayer and TeleportToMe aren't available over RCON, since there's no in-game character for them to move — those only work from in-game chat.
Troubleshooting RCON Connection Issues
Can't connect at all:Double-check the RCON Port set in Game Settings actually matches an allocated, open port for your server. A mismatched or unallocated port is the most common cause.RCON was working, then stopped:Check whether aWorldOption.savfile exists in your save folder. This file overridesPalWorldSettings.inientirely, including your RCON settings, and commonly ends up there after uploading or transferring a save. Delete it and restart to let your Game Settings apply again.Settings won't save, or nothing seems to apply:Check your Server Name for parentheses, quotation marks, or apostrophes. If you find any, you'll need to either editPalWorldSettings.inidirectly to fix the formatting, or reset it by copyingDefaultPalWorldSettings.inifrom your server's main directory over it (you'll lose your custom settings this way, so note them down first).Command does nothing:Commands are case-sensitive, and remember RCON commands don't use a leading slash the way in-game chat commands do.
If you've checked all of the above and RCON still isn't cooperating, no worries! Just open a support ticket and our team will be happy to help you get it connected.