diff --git a/scripts/helper_functions.sh b/scripts/helper_functions.sh
index 0df5538d5..7a7c92a90 100644
--- a/scripts/helper_functions.sh
+++ b/scripts/helper_functions.sh
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ shutdown_server() {
     local return_val=0
     # Do not shutdown if not able to save
     if save_server; then
-        if ! RCON "DoExit"; then
+        if ! RCON "Shutdown 1"; then
             return_val=1
         fi
     else