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RCON, short for Remote Console, is a tool that allows server admins to execute Minecraft server commands remotely. This tool is incredibly useful for managing your server without having to be in the game.

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How to Enable RCON

RCON is disabled on Minecraft servers by default, so you’ll need to manually enable it. Here’s how:
  1. Stop your server
  2. Head to Files -> server.properties
  3. Find enable-rcon=false and set it to enable-rcon=true
  4. To secure RCON, change rcon.password to a secure password and rcon.port to a new working port (Network -> Create Allocation)
  5. Save the file and restart your server
And voilà! RCON is now setup for your server and secure!

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Frequently Asked Questions

RCON is secure if you use a strong password at the rcon.password line in server.properties file, and limit who has access to it. You can also change the RCON port at rcon.port line to further secure RCON.
Yes, RCON can be set up on multiple servers, but each server requires a unique setup and password.
Most server commands can be executed via RCON, though some actions may require direct server access.
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