Setting Up RCON for Remote Server Management

## What is RCON? RCON (Remote Console) lets you manage your Rust server from your browser or desktop — without being in the game. You can run commands, monitor players, schedule restarts, and automate messages. ## Your RCON Credentials Your RCON password and port are shown in your AgilaHost dashboard under your order details. You'll need: - **Server IP** - **RCON Port** (usually your game port + 1, e.g., 28016) - **RCON Password** ## Option 1: RustAdmin (Free Desktop App) 1. Download RustAdmin from rustadmin.com 2. Open the application 3. Go to **Configuration**: - Set **Server IP** to your server's IP - Set **Server Port** to your RCON port - Set **RCON Password** to your password - Select **WebRcon** as the connection type 4. Click **Connect** RustAdmin gives you a console, player list, chat monitor, and ban management in one interface. ## Option 2: BattleMetrics (Web-Based) 1. Create an account at battlemetrics.com 2. Go to **RCON** then **Add Server** 3. Enter your server IP, RCON port, and RCON password 4. Connect — you can now manage your server from any browser BattleMetrics offers player tracking, ban lists, scheduled tasks, and detailed analytics. A free tier is available with basic features. ## What You Can Do with RCON - Run any server console command remotely - Monitor player activity and chat in real-time - Kick and ban players without being in-game - Schedule automatic server restarts - Set up automated chat messages (server rules, announcements) ## Security - **Never share your RCON password** — anyone with it has full control of your server - If you suspect your RCON password has been compromised, open a support ticket to have it changed - Use BattleMetrics or similar tools instead of giving multiple people the RCON password — they support team access with role permissions