SCUM Server RCON Setup

SCUM Server RCON Setup

RCON (Remote CONsole) lets you send admin commands to your SCUM server from any machine without needing direct access to the server console.

Enabling RCON

Edit SCUM\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\ServerSettings.ini while the server is stopped:

RCONEnabled=1
RCONPort=9999
RCONPassword=YourStrongPasswordHere

• Use a unique password — never reuse passwords from other services.
• The RCON port must be open through your firewall (TCP).

Restart the server for changes to take effect.

Firewall Rules

Windows Firewall:

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="SCUM RCON" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=9999

Linux ufw:

sudo ufw allow 9999/tcp
sudo ufw reload

Connecting with mcrcon

mcrcon is a lightweight cross-platform RCON client:

# Linux/macOS (compile from source)
git clone https://github.com/Tiiffi/mcrcon.git
cd mcrcon && make
./mcrcon -H <server-ip> -P 9999 -p YourStrongPasswordHere

On Windows, download the precompiled mcrcon.exe:

mcrcon.exe -H <server-ip> -P 9999 -p YourStrongPasswordHere

Once connected you'll see a > prompt. Type any admin command and press Enter.

Connecting with RCONiT

RCONiT is a desktop GUI client available for Windows and macOS. Enter your server's IP, RCON port (9999), and password to connect.

Common RCON Commands

#help                              List all available commands
#ListPlayers                       Show all connected players and their Steam IDs
#Kick <SteamID or name>            Kick a player
#Ban <SteamID> <days> <reason>     Ban a player for a number of days (0 = permanent)
#Unban <SteamID>                   Remove a ban
#TeleportToPlayer <SteamID>        Teleport yourself to a player
#TeleportToMe <SteamID>            Teleport a player to you
#SetTime <hour>                    Change server time (0–23)
#GiveItem <SteamID> <class> <qty>  Spawn an item for a player
#KillPlayer <SteamID>              Kill a player
#MutePlayer <SteamID>              Mute VOIP for a player
#SaveGame                          Force a manual save
#RestartServer                     Gracefully restart the server

Security Recommendations

• Bind RCON to localhost if you manage it from the same machine (no external firewall exposure needed).
• Do not share the RCON password with anyone who shouldn't have full server control.
• Change the RCON password regularly, especially after removing a staff member.