The Isle Dedicated Server: Game.ini, Evrima & Admin Guide
Data Verified: May 2026Complete The Isle (Evrima) dedicated server reference. Configure Game.ini/Engine.ini, manage species, AI density, hordetest, and size hardware for stable 100-slot persistent islands.
Commands & configuration database
| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
ServerName | The Isle Server | Public server name. | |
ServerPassword | (empty) | Password required to join. | |
MaxPlayers | 100 | Concurrent player cap. | |
RconEnabled | false | Enables RCON socket on `RconPort`. | |
RconPort | 8888 | TCP port for RCON. | |
RconPassword | (empty) | RCON authentication password. | |
AdminsSteamIDs | (empty) | Comma-separated Steam64 IDs auto-promoted to admin. | |
AIDensity | 1.0 | Global AI spawn multiplier. | |
EnableHordetest | false | Toggles the experimental hordetest mode. | |
AllowedDinos | (all) | Whitelist of species playable on the server. |
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| Command | Default Value | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheat Possess <id> | N/A | Possesses a dino by its in-game ID. | |
Cheat SpawnAt <species> | N/A | Spawns the named species at the admin's location. | |
Cheat KillPlayer <name> | N/A | Instantly kills the named player. | |
Cheat Teleport <x> <y> <z> | N/A | Teleports the admin to coordinates. | |
Cheat Kick <name> | N/A | Disconnects the named player. | |
Cheat Ban <steamid> | N/A | Bans the named Steam64 ID. |
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Hardware specifications
Sizing guidance for self-hosting a The Isle dedicated server.
| Tier | Specification | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Small (20-40 players) | 8 GB RAM / 4-core 4.0 GHz+ CPU / SSD | Reduced AI density, smaller community. |
| Standard (60-80 players) | 16 GB RAM / 6-core 4.5 GHz+ CPU / NVMe | Typical public Evrima island. |
| Full (100 players) | 32 GB RAM / 8-core 5.0 GHz+ Dedicated Node / NVMe | Full Gateway with high AI density; UE4 is clock-bound. |
Default file locations
Default installation paths for The Isle dedicated servers installed via SteamCMD.
Windows
C:\TheIsleServer\TheIsle\Saved\Config\WindowsServer\Linux
/home/steam/theisleserver/TheIsle/Saved/Config/LinuxServer/Pro-Tip: Always stop the server completely before editing configuration files, or the server will overwrite your changes upon restart.
Default ports for port forwarding
Open these on your router and firewall before exposing the server to the internet.
| Service | Protocol | Port |
|---|---|---|
| Game Port | UDP | 7777 |
| Query Port | UDP | 27015 |
| RCON / Telnet | TCP | 8888 |
Frequently asked questions
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