Yesterday, I wanted to mess around with that game Palworld, so I decided to set up a dedicated server. After getting the server up and running, I started thinking, “Wouldn’t it be cool to have an admin console to manage this thing?” So, I did some digging, and here’s what I found and how I set it up.
Finding the Right Tools
First off, I needed to figure out what tools were out there for managing a Palworld server. I found out that the game has its own built-in RCON feature, which lets you send commands to the server remotely. There are also a bunch of community-made tools that utilize this feature, giving you a more user-friendly way to interact with the server.
Setting Up the Built-in RCON
To start, I enabled the RCON feature on my Palworld server. Here’s how I did it:
- Opened the server configuration file, which is usually located in the server’s directory.
- Found the RCON section and modified the settings, like setting an RCON password and making sure it’s enabled.
- Restarted the server for the changes to take effect.
Testing the RCON Connection
Once I had RCON set up, I wanted to test if it was working. I used a free RCON client I found online. I:
- Downloaded and installed the RCON client on my computer.
- Entered my server’s IP address, port, and the RCON password I set earlier.
- Sent a simple command like “ShowPlayers” to see if I got a response. And I did!
Using Community-Made Tools
After playing around with the basic RCON client, I discovered some community-made tools that offer a more polished admin console experience. One of them I really liked because it had a web interface, making it super easy to use even from my phone.
To get this tool working, I:
- Downloaded the tool from the community forum.
- Followed the instructions to install it on my server. Usually, this involved placing some files in a specific directory and maybe editing a config file.
- Accessed the web interface by going to my server’s IP address followed by the port the tool uses, something like “my_server_ip:8080”.
With this web-based admin console, I could easily do things like kick or ban players, send messages to the server, and even change game settings on the fly. It was way more convenient than using the command-line RCON client.
Final Thoughts
Setting up an admin console for my Palworld server turned out to be a fun little project. Using the built-in RCON feature was pretty straightforward, and finding a community-made tool with a web interface made managing the server a breeze. Now, I can keep an eye on things and make changes without having to be at my computer all the time.
