# How to Add Admins on Your The Isle Evrima Server (/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-setup)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

The Isle Evrima admins are managed via `AdminsSteamIDs` in `Game.ini`. Listed players are recognized as admins and can use **RCON commands** to manage the server.

> **Important:** Evrima has **no in-game admin console** like Legacy did. All admin actions are performed through RCON. See [RCON Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup).

Add an Admin [#add-an-admin]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Find the player's SteamID64 [#find-the-players-steamid64]

    Look up the player's Steam profile at [steamid.io](https://steamid.io) and copy their **SteamID64** — a 17-digit number starting with `7656`.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Console** and stop the server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Game.ini [#open-gameini]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar and navigate to:

    ```
    TheIsle/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini
    ```

    {/* Screenshot needed: File Manager showing Game.ini */}
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add the admin entry [#add-the-admin-entry]

    Under `[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]`, add one line per admin:

    ```ini
    [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
    AdminsSteamIDs=76561198012345678
    AdminsSteamIDs=76561198087654321
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Save and start [#save-and-start]

    Click **Save Content** and start the server from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Use Admin Privileges [#use-admin-privileges]

Once added as admin, the player can connect to the server's **RCON** and run admin commands. Evrima has no in-game admin console — all admin actions go through RCON.

See:

* [RCON Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup) — connect with a community RCON client
* [Admin Commands](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-commands) — full command reference

VIPs (Queue Bypass) [#vips-queue-bypass]

VIPs can bypass the join queue when the server is full but **don't get admin powers**.

```ini
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
VIPs=76561198099999999
VIPs=76561198088888888
```

Use VIPs for donors or trusted regulars who should always be able to join even on packed servers.

Common Issues [#common-issues]

| Problem                       | Fix                                                                                                 |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Admin can't run RCON commands | Verify SteamID64 is correct (17 digits) and `bRconEnabled=true` is set                              |
| Steam ID looks wrong          | Use [steamid.io](https://steamid.io) to convert from profile URL — copy `steamID64`, not `steamID3` |
| Server overwrote my edits     | Always **stop** the server before editing — Evrima rewrites configs on shutdown                     |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Server Configuration](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-config)
* [RCON Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup)
* [Admin Commands](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-commands)
* [Whitelist](/docs/the-isle-evrima/whitelist)