2 min readUpdated Oct 4, 2026

How To Use RCON On Your DDNet Server

RCON (remote console) lets you run server commands from inside the game, such as kicking players or changing the map. Your server already has a random admin password; here's how to set your own and use it.

Setting Your RCON Passwords

  1. 1
    Log in to Bropanel and select your server.
  2. 2
    In the sidebar, go to Settings.
  3. 3
    Under RCON, edit RCON Password.
  4. 4
    Click Save & Restart to apply your changes.

The password must be at least 8 characters and can only use letters, numbers, dashes and underscores.

To give someone limited access, set Moderator Password under RCON the same way. Moderators can kick and ban players and force votes, but can't change server settings. Leave it empty to turn moderator access off.

Using RCON In Game

  1. 1
    Join your server.
  2. 2
    Press F2 to open the remote console.
  3. 3
    Type your RCON Password or Moderator Password and press Enter.
  4. 4
    Run commands, for example change_map Gold Mine or kick 3. Type status to see player IDs.

If the remote console asks for a username, you can also log in from the F1 console with rcon_auth yourpassword.

Tip

You can also type server commands in the Console page of Bropanel.