This guide covers admin commands, RCON access, map management, and server configuration for your Quake Live server. For initial setup, see Quake Live Server Setup Guide.
1. RCON Access
Set an RCON password in your baseq3/server.cfg:
set zmq_rcon_enable 1
set zmq_rcon_password "your_rcon_password"
set zmq_stats_enable 1
set zmq_stats_password "your_stats_password"To use RCON from the in-game console (~):
/rcon your_rcon_password command_here2. Admin Commands
These commands can be run via RCON or the GPanel console:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
status |
Show all connected players, IDs, and connection info. |
kick <id> |
Kick a player by their client ID. |
addbot <name> <skill> |
Add a bot (skill 1-5). |
kickbots |
Remove all bots from the server. |
map <mapname> |
Change to a specific map. |
map_restart |
Restart the current map. |
g_gametype <value> |
Change the game type (see setup guide for values). |
fraglimit <value> |
Set the frag limit for the current game. |
timelimit <value> |
Set the time limit in minutes. |
g_password "<pass>" |
Set or change the server password. |
sv_maxclients <num> |
Set maximum player slots. |
say "<message>" |
Broadcast a server message to all players. |
3. Common Server Variables
Set these in baseq3/server.cfg for persistent configuration:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
sv_hostname |
Server name in the browser. |
sv_maxclients |
Maximum player count. |
sv_fps |
Server frame rate (default: 40). |
g_gametype |
Default game type. |
fraglimit |
Score limit to end a match. |
timelimit |
Time limit in minutes. |
g_inactivity |
Seconds before inactive players are kicked (0 = disabled). |
g_allowVote |
Allow player voting (1=yes, 0=no). |
sv_pure |
Enforce file integrity (1=yes, 0=no). |
4. Map Rotation
Set up a map rotation in baseq3/server.cfg using map pool commands or a simple rotation:
set d1 "map bloodrun ; set nextmap vstr d2"
set d2 "map campgrounds ; set nextmap vstr d3"
set d3 "map lostworld ; set nextmap vstr d1"
vstr d1Popular maps include: bloodrun, campgrounds, lostworld, aerowalk, furious_heights, sinister.
5. Troubleshooting
- Server not in browser: Ensure
SERVER_TYPEis2(Internet). Check that the server fully started. - RCON not responding: Verify
zmq_rcon_enableis1and the password is set inserver.cfg. - Players cannot connect: Verify the IP and port in GPanel. Check that
sv_maxclientsis not set to 0. - Map not found: Ensure the map name is correct and the map file exists in
baseq3/.
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If you need further assistance, open a support ticket with your server IP and any error messages from the GPanel console.
