RCON and Rust+ Ports (Safe Admin Defaults)

Safe defaults

• Change RCON_PASS immediately.
• Treat 28016/TCP and 28082 as admin surfaces — not community ports.
• Prefer Pterodactyl console for day-to-day commands.
• If Rust+ is unused, don’t publish APP_PORT.

Related guides

• Ports Explained
• First 15 Minutes
• Won’t Start

Frequently Asked Questions

Egg defaults?

RCON_PORT 28016, APP_PORT 28082, rcon.web true in startup.

Password?

Set a strong RCON_PASS — never leave CHANGEME.

Public RCON?

Avoid. Prefer panel console; allowlist if a tool requires RCON.

Need help?

If you are stuck after following this guide, open a ticket from the Chapter22 client area with the exact error, the port or DNS change you made, and whether the service listens locally (ss / Resource Monitor) but fails externally.

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