How to Setup RCON for your FiveM Server

FiveM

Jan 24, 2026

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RCON (Remote Console) is a protocol that allows administrators to remotely access and control a FiveM server without directly interacting with the server environment.

In FiveM, RCON is commonly used to execute server-side commands such as player management, configuration changes, and diagnostics, all through a secure, password-protected connection. This enables flexible server administration from external tools, command-line interfaces, or web dashboards without needing to be connected in-game.

#Enabling RCON on your FiveM Server

Go to your Shockbyte Control Panel.
Launch txAdmin.
Navigate to the CFG Editor tab and add the following lines: ensure rconlog and set rcon_password "your-secure-password" and set your desired RCON Password. Once these changes have been made, select the "Save File" button at the bottom.

#Connecting to Your FiveM Server via RCON

One of the easiest ways to use RCON on your FiveM server is with a tool called IceCon.

Step 1: Download IceCon

IceCon is a free Windows application available on GitHub. Download and install it on your computer before continuing.

Once installed, launch IceCon to begin setting up your connection.

Step 2: Set Up a New Connection

In IceCon, create a new connection profile and enter the following information:

Server IP Address – the IP address of your FiveM server
Game Port – the port your FiveM server is running on
RCON Password – the password set in your server configuration

Step 3: Connect to the Server

After entering the required information, connect to the server. If the details are correct, IceCon will successfully establish the RCON connection.

Once connected, you will see a console window where you can:

Send RCON commands to the server
View command responses in real time
Manage the server without joining the game

Helpful IceCon Features

IceCon includes several beginner-friendly features that make server management easier:

Command history and auto-completion to avoid retyping commands
Server log viewer for monitoring activity
Custom command buttons for frequently used commands
Multiple connection profiles for managing more than one server

These tools help simplify RCON usage, even for users who are new to server administration.

#RCON Commands

Once connected via RCON, you can execute administrative and diagnostic commands directly on your FiveM server. These commands allow you to manage resources, send messages to players, and control the server itself.

Note

Available commands may vary depending on your server configuration and installed resources.

Command	Description
say `message`	Sends a message to all connected players in the in-game chat
start `resource-name`	Starts a specific server resource
stop `resource-name`	Stops a running server resource
restart `resource-name`	Restarts a specific server resource
ensure `resource-name`	Starts the resource only if it is not already running
refresh	Reloads all resources from the server’s resource directory
clear	Clears the server console output
crash	Forces the server to crash (intended for debugging purposes only)
quit	Shuts down the server cleanly

Important Notes

Resource names must match the folder name exactly
Use caution when running commands like crash or quit, as they will disrupt the server
Restarting individual resources is generally safer than restarting the entire server

To learn more about FiveM server hosting, you can browse our library of Knowledgebase articles here.

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