How to Configure RCON on Your Arma 3 Server

RCON (Remote Console) allows you to manage your Arma 3 server remotely using external tools without needing to be in-game. This is useful for server administrators who want to monitor and control the server from outside the game.

Setting Up RCON

1. Navigate to the Wabbanode Control Panel and Stop your server.
2. Click the Settings tab and select Arma 3 Server Settings.
3. Locate the RCON Password field and enter your desired password.
4. Click Save and Start your server.

Using RCON

Once configured, you can connect to your server using RCON tools:

1. Use an RCON client application
2. Enter your server's IP address and RCON port
3. Authenticate with your RCON password
4. Execute server commands remotely

RCON Capabilities

With RCON access, you can:

• Kick or ban players
• Change missions
• Monitor server status
• Send global messages
• Restart the server
• Execute admin commands

Security Tips

• Use a strong, unique RCON password
• Don't share your RCON credentials
• Change the password periodically
• Only give RCON access to trusted administrators