# How to Whitelist Players on Your The Isle Evrima Server (/docs/the-isle-evrima/whitelist)



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

The whitelist restricts your server to specific players. When enabled, only Steam IDs on the list can join — everyone else is blocked, even if they have the password.

Enable the Whitelist [#enable-the-whitelist]

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

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

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

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

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

  <Step>
    Enable whitelist mode [#enable-whitelist-mode]

    `bServerWhitelist` goes under `[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession]`:

    ```ini
    [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession]
    bServerWhitelist=true
    ```

    The `WhitelistIDs` entries go under a **different** section (`[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]`) — see the next step.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Add Steam IDs [#add-steam-ids]

    Under `[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]`, add each player's SteamID64 on its own line:

    ```ini
    [/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
    WhitelistIDs=76561198000000001
    WhitelistIDs=76561198000000002
    WhitelistIDs=76561198000000003
    ```
  </Step>

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

    Click **Save Content** and start the server from **Console**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Find a Player's SteamID64 [#find-a-players-steamid64]

Players can find their own ID at [steamid.io](https://steamid.io) — enter the Steam profile URL and copy the **steamID64** value (a 17-digit number starting with `7656`).

Manage the Whitelist Live (RCON) [#manage-the-whitelist-live-rcon]

You can add and remove whitelist entries without restarting using RCON commands:

| Command                             | Description                   |
| ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| `addwhitelist 76561198000000001`    | Add a player to the whitelist |
| `removewhitelist 76561198000000001` | Remove a player               |
| `togglewhitelist`                   | Toggle whitelist on/off       |

See [RCON Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup) for connection details.

Disable the Whitelist [#disable-the-whitelist]

To open your server to all players (subject to password if set):

* Set `bServerWhitelist=false` in `Game.ini` and restart, **or**
* Run `togglewhitelist` via RCON to disable it immediately without a restart

VIPs vs Whitelist [#vips-vs-whitelist]

| Feature                       | Whitelist                   | VIP                        |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| Can join when server is full? | No                          | Yes — skips queue          |
| Blocks non-listed players?    | Yes                         | No                         |
| Use case                      | Private / allowlist servers | Reward regulars and donors |

VIPs are added in the same `[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]` section:

```ini
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
VIPs=76561198099999999
```

See [Admin Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-setup) for details on VIPs.

Related Guides [#related-guides]

* [Set a Password](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-password)
* [Admin Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/admin-setup)
* [Server Configuration](/docs/the-isle-evrima/server-config)
* [RCON Setup](/docs/the-isle-evrima/rcon-setup)