RCON (Remote Console) allows you to remotely manage your Quake Live server, including changing maps, kicking players, and adding bots.
This guide walks you through enabling and using RCON.
Enabling RCON
By default, Quake Live servers have remote administration turned off. To activate it, set an RCON password:
Log in to your Citadel Servers Control Panel.
Open the in-game console (press ~) or use your server console and type:
\seta rconpassword "your_password"
Sending RCON Commands In-Game
There are a few ways to send commands via RCON:
Include the password with each command, e.g.:
\rcon "your_password" status
Set the rconpassword on your client once. Subsequent commands can omit the password, e.g.:
\rcon status
To manage a server without connecting, set the rconaddress variable to the server’s IP address.
Common RCON Commands
Once RCON is configured, you can manage your server remotely. Some useful commands:
| Action | Command Example |
|---|---|
| Change the map | \rcon map "map_name" |
| Remove a player from the server | \rcon kick "user_name" |
| Add a bot to the game | \rcon addbot "bot_name" "skill_level [1-5]" |
Notes
Always keep your RCON password secure.
You can use RCON from any client with the correct password and/or rconaddress.
Combining RCON with MinQLX allows automated management and moderation scripts.
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