Need major help with the srcds tool from STEAM

[Batesman]

Before you read on, please note that I got the SRCDS from Steam, because it seemed simpler. I am trying to install the Mani Mod as I type this, because it is not working. I don't think any of the mods work with this version of the server, which makes this question: Do I need to minimize my game EVERY time i need to make a change? rcon doesn't seem to work either, I set the password to abc and then typed in the in-game console rcon_password abc, and it said something with an error in it, I forgot (lol). I am really confused, and if anybody else has any more info on server configuration, and can tell me, please do.

[Muppet]

Technically it wouldn't be srcds if you downloaded the Dedicated server from Steam. I remember reading somewhere that Mani Admin doesn't work with the Steam version of Source Dedicated Server.

What exactly is the error when you type in the rcon_password?

[Batesman]

Darn, just typed out a massive mesage and then the server went down...

Anyway, I'll make this in short to avoid getting annoyed again. There wasn't an error. Just nothing happened. BUT if I typed in rcon ALONE it would say Cannot Connect To Remote Server (0.0.0.0).

I found the adminlist.txt missing, so my friend sent me his about 10 minutes ago. I made my own adminlist.txt but it never worked, just as I thought.

[Muppet]

add -ip <internal ip> -port 27015 to your command line

or

when trying to rcon, first type rcon_address <server address> (if on same pc, use internal IP here), then your rcon_password then whatever commands you want to do.

If you are using Mani Admin v1.2 Beta version, these use a client.txt instead of adminlist.txt.