How to Set Up RCON on Your The Isle Evrima Server
Enable RCON on your The Isle Evrima server and connect with a custom Evrima RCON client. Standard Source RCON tools won't work.
RCON is the only way to send admin commands on Evrima — there's no in-game admin console. Configuring RCON is essential for any server with admins.
Critical: The Isle uses a custom RCON protocol, not the standard Source RCON. Tools like
mcrcon,rcon-cli, or RCON Web Admin will not work. You need an Evrima-specific RCON client.
Enable RCON
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop the server.
Enable RCON
Under [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession], set:
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession]
bRconEnabled=true
RconPassword=YourStrongPassword
RconPort=8888Use a strong password — RCON gives full server admin control.
Save and start
Click Save Content and start the server from Console. The RCON listener becomes available once the server is fully started.
Compatible RCON Clients
These community tools support Evrima's custom RCON protocol:
| Tool | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TheIsleEvrimaRcon | Windows (C#/.NET 8) | Most popular, GUI-based |
| evrima.rcon | Cross-platform (TypeScript/Node) | CLI and library |
| The Isle Manager | Web | Full management suite |
Connect via RCON
Get the connection details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Host | Your server IP (from Network in the panel) |
| Port | RCON port (default 8888) |
| Password | Your RCON password from Game.ini |
Connect with a client
Open your chosen RCON client and enter the connection details. You should see a connected status.
Test with a command
Send Announce Hello to broadcast a message to all connected players. If they see it in chat, RCON is working.
Key RCON Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
playerlist | List connected players |
getplayerdata | Player stats (class, growth, health, location) |
serverdetails | Show server configuration |
save [backupName] | Force save (optional backup name) |
kick <playerId>,<reason> | Kick a player |
ban <playerId>,<reason> | Ban a player |
announce <message> | Broadcast to all players |
toggleai <0/1> | Toggle AI spawning |
aidensity <0.0–1.0> | Set AI density live |
updateplayables <class:enabled/disabled> | Toggle individual species |
setgrowthmultiplier <value> | Change growth rate live |
wipecorpses | Remove all dead body actors |
togglewhitelist | Enable/disable whitelist live |
addwhitelist <SteamID64> | Add player to whitelist |
removewhitelist <SteamID64> | Remove from whitelist |
See Admin Commands for the complete list.
Common Issues
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| "Connection refused" | Verify bRconEnabled=true and the port matches. Check that TCP 8888 is open |
| "Invalid password" | The password is case-sensitive. Check for stray quotes or spaces in Game.ini |
| Standard RCON tool fails | Evrima uses a custom protocol — use one of the clients listed above |
| Connects but commands don't work | Make sure your SteamID64 is in AdminsSteamIDs in Game.ini |
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