# How to Connect to Your The Isle Evrima Server (/docs/the-isle-evrima/join-server)









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The Isle Evrima only supports connecting through the **in-game server browser** — there's no direct IP join option from the game UI. The server registers with Epic Online Services (EOS) and players find it by name.

Switch to the Evrima Branch (Required) [#switch-to-the-evrima-branch-required]

Players must be on the **Evrima beta branch**, not the Legacy branch. These are completely separate.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open Steam properties [#open-steam-properties]

    In Steam, right-click **The Isle** > **Properties**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Betas [#open-betas]

    Click the **Betas** tab (called **Game Versions & Betas** in the new Steam UI).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Select the Evrima branch [#select-the-evrima-branch]

    From the list of branches, select **evrima — EVRIMA Public Branch**. Wait for the update to download.

        <img alt="Steam Betas tab with evrima branch selected" src={__img0} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

> If players are on the Legacy or `spiro` branch, they will not see your Evrima server and cannot connect.

Connect to Your Server [#connect-to-your-server]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Launch The Isle [#launch-the-isle]

    Open the game from Steam (with the Evrima branch selected). You'll land on the main menu.

        <img alt="The Isle Evrima main menu" src={__img1} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the server browser [#open-the-server-browser]

    Click **Play** > **Session Filter**, set the filter to **Unofficial**.

        <img alt="The Isle Evrima server browser" src={__img2} placeholder="blur" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Sort by ping or filter by name [#sort-by-ping-or-filter-by-name]

    Evrima's server browser does **not** have a max-ping slider. If your server doesn't appear, click the **Ping** column header to sort by ping (your server should be near the top from your own location), or type its name in the search field at the top of the browser.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Search and connect [#search-and-connect]

    Search for your server by name. Click your server, enter the password if prompted, and click **Connect**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Required Ports [#required-ports]

| Port          | Protocol | Purpose              |
| ------------- | -------- | -------------------- |
| **7777**      | UDP      | Game traffic         |
| **7778–7779** | UDP      | Steam query / beacon |
| **8888**      | TCP      | RCON (admin only)    |
| **10000**     | TCP      | Join queue           |

Why There's No Direct IP Connect [#why-theres-no-direct-ip-connect]

Evrima uses **Epic Online Services** for matchmaking. Even though the server has a public IP, the game client connects via EOS rather than direct IP. This means:

* You can't enter `IP:7777` in the game to connect
* Your `Engine.ini` **must have the EOS credentials** for the server to register
* It can take 2–5 minutes after server start for the listing to appear

Troubleshooting [#troubleshooting]

| Problem                             | Fix                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Server not in browser               | Wait 2–5 minutes after start. Sort by ping or search by name in the browser. Verify Engine.ini has the EOS credentials                                                                      |
| "Version mismatch"                  | Both client and server must be on the **Evrima** beta branch                                                                                                                                |
| Can't connect to my own server      | LAN limitation — try connecting from a different network or use a friend to test                                                                                                            |
| EOS authentication errors           | Check `Engine.ini` has the `[EpicOnlineServices]` section with `DedicatedServerClientId` and `DedicatedServerClientSecret`. See [Server Configuration](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-config) |
| Server in browser but won't connect | Check that ports 7777–7779 (UDP) are open and the queue port (TCP 10000) is reachable                                                                                                       |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Getting Started](/docs/the-isle-evrima/getting-started)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-config)
* [Troubleshooting](/docs/the-isle-evrima/troubleshooting)