25 guides to help you set up, configure, and troubleshoot your The Isle server.
Find and join your The Isle Evrima server through the in-game server browser.
Switch your Steam client to the Evrima branch to play on Evrima servers.
Host your own The Isle server with NolimitHost or as a dedicated server using SteamCMD.
Configure your server via the Game Panel and the Game.ini configuration file.
Update your server name so players can find it in the Evrima server browser.
Switch maps on your The Isle server — Gateway on Evrima, or Spiro, V3, and Thenyaw on Legacy.
Adjust day length, night length, and dynamic weather through Game.ini settings.
Add or remove a join password to keep your Evrima server private.
Add your Discord invite link so players can join your community from the server browser.
Grant admin privileges to trusted players using SteamID64 in Game.ini.
Add VIP players who bypass the join queue when the server is full.
Restrict your Evrima server to approved Steam IDs with the whitelist system.
Control AI spawning, density, individual species, and migrations.
Speed up or slow down dinosaur growth with the GrowthMultiplier in Game.ini.
Configure the mutations system — toggle genetic traits on or off.
Remove disruptive players via the in-game Admin Panel or RCON commands.
Enable RCON and use the full command reference to manage your Evrima server remotely.
Enter spectator mode as an admin to observe and monitor gameplay on your server.
Restrict playable dinosaur species on your server using AllowedClasses in Game.ini.
Add mods by placing matching PAK and SIG files into TheIsle/Content/Paks.
Set up proximity chat with a Mumble server and the community VOIP plugin.
Diagnose and fix The Isle server lag — client-side vs server-side causes and solutions.
Keep your Evrima server up to date — updates are applied automatically on each restart.
Wipe all data and reinstall your server for a completely fresh start.
Fix common Evrima issues: Data Acquisition Failed, server not appearing, frozen time, and crashes.