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1) Prerequisites

  • A working CS:GO Dedicated Server (srcds).
  • RCON enabled with a defined password.

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2) Configure RCON on the CS:GO server

  1. Open or create this file:
    csgo/cfg/server.cfg
  2. Add or update the following recommended minimum settings:
rcon_password "YOUR_PASSWORD"
sv_rcon_banpenalty 30
sv_rcon_maxfailures 5
  • rcon_password: Must match the RCON Password entered in the panel.
  • sv_rcon_banpenalty: Ban duration in minutes for failed logins.
  • sv_rcon_maxfailures: Number of failed attempts before banning.
  1. Restart the server or change the map to apply the settings.
  2. On your firewall or cloud firewall, allow the server port (usually 27015 or 27020) for the panel IP.
The RCON port usually matches the game port (most often 27015). If you started the server with a different -port, use that port in the panel.

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3) Create a server record in the panel

  1. Go to the Servers page.
  2. Click Add Server.
  3. Fill in the fields:
    • Plugin: RCON
    • Server IP Address: The server IP or an accessible domain
    • RCON Port: The server port (for example 27015)
    • RCON Password: From server.cfg then rcon_password
  4. Click Check Plugin Connection.
  5. If successful, click Publish to save.
The RCON Password in the panel must exactly match the rcon_password in server.cfg.

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4) Troubleshooting

  • Connection failed or timed out
    • Are the IP and port correct? Is the port allowed through OS and provider firewalls?
    • Can the server be reached (ping, tracert)?
  • Unauthorized or wrong password
    • Do rcon_password and the panel RCON Password match?
    • Too many failed attempts may trigger sv_rcon_maxfailures; wait until the temporary ban ends or restart the server.
  • Settings not applying
    • Is server.cfg in the correct directory?
    • Did you restart or change the map after editing?

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5) Security tips

  • Use a strong, long, and unique rcon_password.
  • Open the port only to the panel IP.
  • Increase sv_rcon_maxfailures and sv_rcon_banpenalty values to counter brute force attempts.
  • Change the RCON password regularly and monitor logs.

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6) FAQ

What is the default port?
Usually 27015. If you started the server with a different -port, use that value. Can I use a domain instead of an IP?
Yes. You can use a domain the panel can reach. Can I add more than one CS:GO server?
Yes. Create a separate record for each server and enter the correct IP, port, and password. How should I write commands?
Do not use a leading slash in the panel. For example changelevel de_dust2, sv_password "".
Setup complete. You can now send RCON commands to your CS:GO server from the panel.