RCONHPh

RCONHPh is a protocol and reference implementation designed to extend the traditional RCON (remote console) standard for remote server administration. It aims to improve security, scalability, and auditability for environments that rely on remote command execution, such as game servers and other hosted services.

The project behind RCONHPh describes it as an interoperable, open-source enhancement to RCON. It provides a superset of features intended to address modern hosting needs, including persistent sessions, token-based authentication, fine-grained permissions, and comprehensive auditing. Implementations are typically distributed as server daemons and client libraries that can operate alongside or integrate with existing RCON tooling.

Key features of RCONHPh include secure transport through TLS, support for multi-tenant access with isolated credentials, and asynchronous command processing to reduce latency in busy environments. It also offers structured command syntax, response streaming, and detailed event logs to support compliance and troubleshooting. Some deployments provide bridges to legacy RCON tooling while preserving modern security and observability enhancements.

Architecturally, RCONHPh separates control and data channels, enabling flexible transport options such as TCP with TLS or WebSocket-based APIs. It commonly includes optional compression, rate limiting, and replay protection. The design emphasizes modular components, allowing hosting panels and automation systems to integrate via client libraries or HTTP/JSON interfaces.

Adoption remains evolving, with compatibility described as a superset of RCON. It is considered most suitable for operators seeking stronger security, better auditing, and scalable management across multiple servers. See also: RCON, remote administration, game server management.