This article will show you how to properly set up and use RCON on your Minecraft server.

❓ What is RCON ❓

RCON is a protocol that allows server administrators to remotely execute Minecraft commands. 

It can be used by the server owner or by developers who are creating apps that are connecting to your Minecraft server.

🎮 How to Enable RCON 🎮

To enable RCON on your server, you will have to do the following:


Log in to your Multicraft panel here and click on Files.




Click on Config Files




Click on Server Settings




Find the box titled Enable Rcon, enable it, and click on Save.




Restart your server.

Now, you just enabled RCON on your Minecraft server!

🔒 How to Set a Password and a Port 🔒

To set up a password and port for RCON on your server, you will have to do the following:

Log in to your Multicraft panel here and click on Files.




Click on Config Files.




Click on Server Settings.




Find the boxes titled rcon.password and rcon.port, set a password and an open port, and click on Save.

Here is our guide explaining how to find an open port.




Restart your server.

Now you just set up an RCON password and port on your server.


If you find any issues setting up RCON on your server, please contact us via live chat or the ticket system.

❕ Useful Links ❕

- Improve Your Server Performance
- How To: Add an Icon to a Minecraft Server
- How To: Use The Minecraft Whitelist

Updated on: 01/09/2023