How to Use the In-Panel RCON Console on Your Stationeers Server

Your Stationeers server supports RCON, which stands for Remote Console. It lets you send commands directly to your running server without needing any external tool or technical setup. The RiverHosting panel includes a built-in RCON page so you can do this straight from your browser in just a few clicks.

This guide walks you through finding the RCON page, connecting to your server, and running commands.

Before you start

• Your Stationeers server must be running before you can use RCON. If it is offline, start it from the top of your server page first.
• You will need your RCON password. This is set in your server configuration. If you have not set one yet, see the section below on how to do that first.
• You must be the server owner or a subuser with panel access to use the RCON page.

1. How to find and open the RCON page

1. Log in to the RiverHosting panel at panel.riverhosting.com.
2. Click on your Stationeers server from the server list.
3. In the left-hand menu, click RCON.
4. You will see a connection form with fields for the RCON host, port, and password.

2. How to set your RCON password before connecting

If you have not set an RCON password yet, you need to do that before you can connect. You can set it from the Server Config page in the panel.

1. In the left-hand menu, click Server Config.
2. Look for the RCON password field and enter a password of your choice.
3. Save your changes and restart your server for the new password to take effect.

3. How to connect and run commands

1. Go back to the RCON page in the left-hand menu.
2. Enter your RCON password in the password field.
3. Click Connect (or the equivalent button shown on the page).
4. Once connected, you will see a console input area at the bottom of the page.
5. Type your command into the input box and press Enter or click Send to run it.

Commands are sent directly to your live server and the response will appear in the console output area above the input box.

4. How to disconnect when you are done

1. When you have finished running commands, click Disconnect on the RCON page.
2. This closes the RCON session safely. Your server continues running normally.

Troubleshooting

• Connection refused or timed out: Make sure your server is fully started and not still in the process of loading. Wait a minute after startup and try again.
• Wrong password error: Double-check the RCON password in your Server Config and make sure you restarted the server after saving any changes to it.
• RCON page not connecting: Try refreshing the panel page and attempting the connection again. If the issue continues, restart your server from the panel and wait for it to fully load before trying RCON again.
• Commands not working as expected: Make sure you are typing commands in the correct format. Stationeers server commands may differ from in-game commands. Refer to the official Stationeers wiki for accurate command syntax.

Need help?

If you are having trouble connecting to RCON or getting commands to work on your Stationeers server, the RiverHosting support team is happy to help.