How to Add VIPs to Your The Isle Evrima Server
Add VIP players to your The Isle Evrima dedicated server. VIPs bypass the join queue when the server is full.
The VIP system in The Isle Evrima lets specific players bypass the join queue when your server is full. This is perfect for rewarding donors, regulars, or trusted community members without giving them admin powers.
VIPs are NOT admins. They don't get RCON access or admin commands — they just skip the queue. For admin powers, see Admin Setup.
How VIPs Work
When your server has bQueueEnabled=true and is at MaxPlayerCount, new players go into a join queue. VIPs skip the queue entirely and connect immediately, even if the server is full. This is the reward — guaranteed access during peak hours.
Add a VIP
Find the player's SteamID64
Get the player's SteamID64 (a 17-digit number starting with 7656):
- From their Steam profile: paste their Steam URL into steamid.io and copy the
steamID64value - From the server: while they're connected, run
playerlistvia RCON
Stop the server
In the XGamingServer Panel, go to Console and stop your server.
Add VIP entries
Under [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession], add one line per VIP:
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession]
VIPs=76561198012345678
VIPs=76561198087654321
VIPs=76561198099999999Save and start
Click Save Content and start the server from Console. VIPs can now bypass the queue.
Remove a VIP
Edit Game.ini, delete the player's VIPs= line, save, and restart the server.
Verify VIP Status
When a VIP tries to join a full server, they should connect immediately instead of being placed in the queue. Check:
- Console output when they connect — VIPs show a "VIP joined" or similar log entry
- Test it yourself — set
MaxPlayerCount=1temporarily, fill the server, then have a VIP try to join - Run
getqueuestatusvia RCON to see queue position vs VIP bypasses
VIP vs Whitelist vs Admin
These three lists serve different purposes:
| List | Purpose | Effect |
|---|---|---|
VIPs | Donors / regulars | Bypass queue when server is full |
WhitelistIDs | Approved players only | Required to connect at all (when whitelist enabled) |
AdminsSteamIDs | Server admins | Can use RCON commands |
A player can be on multiple lists — e.g., an admin who's also a VIP gets both queue bypass AND RCON access.
Common Issues
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| VIP still stuck in queue | Verify the SteamID64 is correct (17 digits, starts with 7656). Check that bQueueEnabled=true is set |
| Wrong section | The VIPs= lines must be under [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession], not a different section |
| Server overwrote my edit | Always stop the server before editing Game.ini — Evrima rewrites configs on shutdown |
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