Survival Guide

The Isle (Evrima)

Detailed connection, admin, file, settings, mods, backup, wipe, and troubleshooting notes for The Isle (Evrima) dedicated servers.

Connect & First Checks

Before editing files

Use Steam favorites or the in-game server browser.
Browser listing may take time after startup. Test direct connect/favorites if available.
Give players password and any branch/version requirements.

Stop server before edits

TheIsle/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Game.ini	Common Unreal config location for server rules, server name, admins, and gameplay settings when exposed.
TheIsle/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/Engine.ini	Networking/engine options if the template exposes them.
Saved data folder	Server persistence and runtime data. Back up before wipes.

High-use values

Server name	Public browser name.
Password	Private server access.
Max players	Slot cap.
Admin IDs	Use the ID format required by the current Evrima template.

Staff access

Use the admin list field/file exposed by the panel.
Restart after editing admin lists.
If admin does not work, verify the platform ID format; Evrima identifiers can differ from plain display names.

Install carefully

Mod support is limited/depends on current Evrima server support. Do not upload random UE mods unless the game/template supports them.

Protect player data

Common tickets

Server not visible	Wait for browser propagation and confirm full startup.
Admin not active	Wrong ID format or no restart.
Players cannot join	Password, branch/version, or server not fully started.

Docs and sources