# How to Add VIPs to Your The Isle Evrima Server (/docs/the-isle-evrima/vip-setup)



import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';

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](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-setup).

How VIPs Work [#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 [#add-a-vip]

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Find the player's SteamID64 [#find-the-players-steamid64]

    Get the player's **SteamID64** (a 17-digit number starting with `7656`):

    * **From their Steam profile**: paste their Steam URL into [steamid.io](https://steamid.io) and copy the `steamID64` value
    * **From the server**: while they're connected, run `playerlist` via [RCON](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup)
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Stop the server [#stop-the-server]

    In the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com), go to **Console** and stop your server.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open Game.ini [#open-gameini]

    Click **Files** in the sidebar and navigate to:

    ```
    TheIsle/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Game.ini
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add VIP entries [#add-vip-entries]

    Under `[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]`, add one line per VIP:

    ```ini
    [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
    VIPs=76561198012345678
    VIPs=76561198087654321
    VIPs=76561198099999999
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Save and start [#save-and-start]

    Click **Save Content** and start the server from **Console**. VIPs can now bypass the queue.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Remove a VIP [#remove-a-vip]

Edit `Game.ini`, delete the player's `VIPs=` line, save, and restart the server.

Verify VIP Status [#verify-vip-status]

When a VIP tries to join a full server, they should connect immediately instead of being placed in the queue. Check:

1. **Console output** when they connect — VIPs show a "VIP joined" or similar log entry
2. **Test it yourself** — set `MaxPlayerCount=1` temporarily, fill the server, then have a VIP try to join
3. **Run `getqueuestatus` via RCON** to see queue position vs VIP bypasses

VIP vs Whitelist vs Admin [#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](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup) 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 [#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.TIGameStateBase]`, not a different section            |
| Server overwrote my edit | Always **stop the server** before editing `Game.ini` — Evrima rewrites configs on shutdown              |

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Admin Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-setup)
* [Whitelist](/docs/the-isle-evrima/whitelist)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-config)