How to Connect to Your The Isle Evrima Server
Join your The Isle Evrima dedicated server through the in-game server browser, with troubleshooting for the Evrima beta branch and EOS issues.
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)
Players must be on the Evrima beta branch, not the Legacy branch. These are completely separate.
Open Steam properties
In Steam, right-click The Isle > Properties.
Open Betas
Click the Betas tab (called Game Versions & Betas in the new Steam UI).
Select the Evrima branch
From the list of branches, select evrima — EVRIMA Public Branch. Wait for the update to download.
If players are on the Legacy or
spirobranch, they will not see your Evrima server and cannot connect.
Connect to Your Server
Launch The Isle
Open the game from Steam (with the Evrima branch selected). You'll land on the main menu.
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.
Search and connect
Search for your server by name. Click your server, enter the password if prompted, and click Connect.
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
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:7777in the game to connect - Your
Engine.inimust have the EOS credentials for the server to register - It can take 2–5 minutes after server start for the listing to appear
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 |
| Server in browser but won't connect | Check that ports 7777–7779 (UDP) are open and the queue port (TCP 10000) is reachable |
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