Setting a Server Password in The Isle Evrima
Add or remove a join password on your The Isle Evrima dedicated server.
A server password prevents random players from joining. Only players who know the password can connect — useful for private community servers or testing.
Adding a Password
Stop Your Server
Access the XGamingServer Panel and stop your server.
Open Startup Settings
In the sidebar, go to Startup. If you see a Server Password field, you can set it directly here. Otherwise, edit Game.ini as described below.
Edit Game.ini
Go to Files → /TheIsle/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini and set the following under [/script/theisle.tigamesession]:
[/script/theisle.tigamesession]
bServerPassword=true
ServerPassword="YourPasswordHere"Save and Restart
Save the file and restart your server. Players will now be prompted to enter the password before joining.
Removing the Password
To make your server public again:
- Stop your server
- In
Game.ini, setbServerPassword=false:
[/script/theisle.tigamesession]
bServerPassword=false- Restart your server
You can leave ServerPassword= set to a value even when bServerPassword=false — it simply won't be enforced until you re-enable it.
Password Tips
- Passwords are case-sensitive
- Use quotes around the password value:
ServerPassword="MyPassword" - Avoid spaces in your password — some clients may have issues with them
- Share the password only through a private channel (e.g. your Discord server)
Password vs Whitelist
| Feature | Password | Whitelist |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Requires a shared password | Requires your Steam ID to be approved |
| Best for | Semi-private communities | Fully private / invite-only servers |
| Easy to share | Yes — one password for everyone | No — each player needs to be added individually |
To set up a whitelist instead, see the Whitelist guide.
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