RimWorld Together
RimWorld Together
15 ArticlesGetting Started with your RimWorld Together Server
Build, manage, and survive together in RimWorld with the RimWorld Together experience. Coordinate with other players to grow your colony, manage resources, and navigate the unpredictable events that shape your world. A RimWorld Together server allows you to share a persistent colony with others, giving you control over gameplay settings, mods, and how your multiplayer experience unfolds. --- Getting Started The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when first starting with your new RimWorld Together server. - How to Join your RimWorld Together Server - How to Whitelist your RimWorld Together Server - How to Enable the MOTD on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Change the Difficulty on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Add an Admin to your RimWorld Together Server - How to Kick or Ban Players on your RimWorld Together Server --- Server Configuration The following articles cover the most common questions you may have when configuring your RimWorld Together Server. - How to Enable the Server Browser on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Install Mods on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Enable DLC on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Change the Storyteller on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Manage Saves on your RimWorld Together Server - How to Upload your Singleplayer Save to your RimWorld Together Server - How to Reset a Player on your RimWorld Together Server - All RimWorld Together Console Commands --- If you require any further assistance, please contact our support at: https://shockbyte.com/billing/submitticket.php
All RimWorld Together Console Commands
RimWorld Together includes several console commands that allow server administrators to manage players and server settings directly from the console. Usernames used in commands are case sensitive, so they must match the player's in game name exactly. --- Run console commands 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to the Console tab. 3. Enter the desired command and press Enter to run it. --- Available console commands | Command | Description | |-------|-------------| | help | Shows a list of all available commands | | backup | Creates a backup of the server | | backupuser | Creates a backup of a specific player's data | | ban | Bans the selected player from the server | | banlist | Shows a list of banned players | | broadcast | Sends a message to all connected players | | chat | Sends a message in chat from the server | | clear | Clears the console output | | debuggcclear | Forces the garbage collector to run | | deeplist | Shows a list of all players who have joined the server | | deop | Removes admin privileges from a player | | event | Sends an event command to selected players | | eventall | Sends an event command to all connected players | | eventlist | Displays all available events | | forcequit | Closes the server without saving player data | | forcerewards | Forces site rewards for all connected players | | forcesave | Forces a player to synchronize their save | | kick | Kicks a player from the server | | list | Shows all currently connected players | | modlist | Displays all currently loaded mods | | op | Grants admin privileges to a player | | pardon | Removes a ban from a player | | portforward | Uses UPnP to automatically port forward the server | | quit | Saves player data and shuts down the server | | reload | Reloads all server resources | | resetplayer | Resets a player's data | | resetworld | Resets the world and stores a backup | | whitelist | Displays all whitelisted players | | whitelistadd | Adds a player to the whitelist | | whitelistremove | Removes a player from the whitelist | If you need help using console commands or managing your server, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Install Mods on your RimWorld Together Server
Mods can add new mechanics, items, factions, and gameplay systems to RimWorld, allowing you to customize the experience on your server. RimWorld Together handles mods through the in game mod manager, which synchronizes mod settings between the server and connected players. Before adding mods, it is recommended to start a new save to avoid compatibility issues with existing worlds. --- Install mods from the Steam Workshop Mods must first be installed on your RimWorld client through the Steam Workshop. 1. Open Steam and navigate to the RimWorld Workshop page. 2. Subscribe to the mods you want to use. 3. Launch RimWorld. 4. Click Mods from the main menu. 5. Enable the mods you want to use. 6. Click Save and Apply. 7. Restart the game if prompted. Once your mods are enabled, you can connect to your server and configure them. --- Configure mods on the server After joining the server, you can configure which mods are allowed or required. 1. Join your RimWorld Together server. 2. Press ESC to open the menu. 3. Select Mod Manager. 4. Configure the mods using the available options. Required Players must have this mod installed to join the server. Optional Players can join whether or not they have the mod installed. Forbidden Players using this mod will not be able to join the server. 5. Click Accept to apply the changes. --- Configure mods as an admin Server admins can also manage mods using the admin tools. 1. Join the server as an admin. 2. Press ESC. 3. Open the Admin Menu. 4. Click Mod Manager. 5. Adjust the mod settings as needed and click Accept. If you need help managing mods or resolving mod compatibility issues, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Enable DLC on your RimWorld Together Server
RimWorld DLCs introduce new mechanics, items, factions, and gameplay systems that can expand the experience for your server. When using RimWorld Together, DLC settings can be configured through the in game admin tools. Players connecting to the server must follow the DLC requirements set by the server. Depending on the configuration, some DLCs may be required, optional, or restricted. --- Enable DLC using the admin menu DLC settings can be configured from the in game admin menu. 1. Join your RimWorld Together server as an admin. 2. Press ESC to open the menu. 3. Click Options. 4. Enable Development Mode. 5. Click OK. 6. Press ESC again and select Admin Menu. 7. Click Mod Manager. 8. Locate the DLC you want to configure and select the desired setting. Required Players must have this DLC installed to join the server. Optional Players can join with or without this DLC installed. Forbidden Players using this DLC will be prevented from joining. 9. Click Accept, then press OK to confirm. You may also be asked whether you want to enforce the new settings across the server. --- DLC setup during a new world When a new RimWorld Together game is created, the first player to join the server may be prompted to configure the mod and DLC list. From this screen, DLCs can be enabled before the game begins. If you need help configuring DLC settings on your server, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Reset a Player on your RimWorld Together Server
Resetting a player on your RimWorld Together server can help resolve issues such as corrupted player data, mod conflicts, or other problems that prevent a player from progressing normally. Resetting a player will clear their current data and allow them to rejoin with a fresh state. --- Reset a player using the console You can reset a player directly from the server console. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to the Console tab. 3. Run the following command to view the list of players who have joined the server: 4. Locate the player you want to reset and copy their Player ID. 5. Run the following command: Replace [Player ID] with the ID of the player you want to reset. Once the command is executed, the player's data will be reset and they can reconnect to the server with a fresh state. If you need help resetting a player or troubleshooting player data issues, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Whitelist your RimWorld Together Server
Whitelisting your RimWorld Together server allows you to control exactly who can join. This helps prevent unwanted players from accessing your world and ensures that only approved members of your group can connect. Players must have joined the server at least once before they can be added to the whitelist. --- Enable the whitelist Before adding players, you must enable the whitelist in your server configuration. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Stop your server. 3. Open the Files tab. 4. Navigate to: 5. Locate the setting UseWhitelist and set it to true. 6. Click Save, then Start your server again. Once enabled, only whitelisted players will be able to join. --- Add a player to the whitelist You can add players to the whitelist using the server console. 1. Access the Console tab in your control panel. 2. Run the following command to list players who have joined the server: 3. Locate the player and copy their Player ID. 4. Run the following command: Replace [Player ID] with the player's ID. --- Remove a player from the whitelist If you want to remove a player from the whitelist, run the following command: --- View the whitelist To see all players currently whitelisted on the server, run: If you need help managing player access on your server, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact
How to Kick or Ban Players on your RimWorld Together Server
Managing player access is important for keeping your RimWorld Together server fair and enjoyable for everyone. If a player is causing issues such as griefing, cheating, or disrupting the game, you can remove them from the server or prevent them from rejoining. Usernames used in these commands are case sensitive, so make sure they match the player's in game name exactly. --- Kick a player Kicking a player removes them from the server but allows them to rejoin later. 1. Access your control panel. 2. Navigate to the Console tab. 3. Run the following command: Replace [Player ID] with the exact name of the player you want to remove. The player will be immediately disconnected from the server. --- Ban a player Banning a player prevents them from joining the server again. 1. Access the Console tab in your control panel. 2. Run the following command: Replace [Player ID] with the player's exact username. Once banned, the player will not be able to reconnect to the server. --- Unban a player If you want to allow a banned player to return, you can remove the ban using the following command: --- View the banned players list To see all currently banned players, run the following command in the console: If you need help managing players or moderating your server, our support team will be happy to assist: https://shockbyte.com/contact