How to Join a Server in The Isle

Evrima servers are joined by name, from the game's own server browser. There is no IP to type.

From the server browser

  1. Start The Isle on Evrima, the game's current version.
  2. Open the server browser and search for the server's exact name.
  3. Pick it and join. If it has a password, the game asks for it.
  4. Choose your dinosaur from the classes the server allows, and spawn.
Tip:A server that just started can take a few minutes to appear: it registers with Epic Online Services after Gateway loads.

Full servers, the queue and VIPs

With the join queue on, a player who finds the server full waits in line and joins when a slot frees up. VIPs, a list of SteamIDs the owner keeps, skip the line, which is how many communities thank their patrons and staff.

Passwords and whitelists

A password keeps strangers out; a whitelist lets in only the players on it, by SteamID64, which suits an application-based community. On Flux both are set in the panel (Server Settings and Access), never in the public app listing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I join an Evrima server by IP?

Evrima servers are joined from the in-game server browser, by name.

Why can I not see the server?

It may still be starting or registering (a few minutes), your game may be on a different version from the server, or a filter in the browser may hide password-protected or full servers. See the server-not-showing-up guide.

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