The Isle Evrima RCON and Admin Guide
RCON is the remote control path for an Evrima server. Admin promotion is a separate SteamID64 concern. Configure both deliberately, restart the server, and test with a harmless read or announcement before using moderation commands.
Enable RCON in Game.ini
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameSession]
bRconEnabled=true
RconPort=8888
RconPassword=use-a-long-random-secretThe port above is a common self-hosted default, not a promise that every host uses it. On a managed server, use the port shown by the host and never expose the RCON password in a public screenshot or Discord channel. RCON is normally TCP; the game and query ports are a different path.
Grant admin by SteamID64
[/Script/TheIsle.TIGameStateBase]
AdminsSteamIDs=76561198000000000
WhitelistIDs=
VIPs=Use the player's full 17-digit SteamID64, not a display name or Steam3 ID. Build references differ on whether the admin list is read from one section or mirrored into TIGameSession. If the ID is present but admin commands still fail, keep the same AdminsSteamIDs line under both sections in the active config, restart, and re-test.
Useful first tests
| Test | Why run it first |
|---|---|
playerlist | Confirms the RCON connection without changing the world. |
announce <text> | Confirms the server can receive and broadcast a command. |
save | Use before maintenance or a risky configuration change. |
kick <player> / ban <steamid> | Moderation actions; verify the target before sending. |
toggleai / aidensity <value> | Useful performance tests, but record the original value first. |
Command names and permissions can change with Evrima builds. If a command is rejected, check TheIsle/Saved/Logs/TheIsle.log and the current server build rather than pasting an old Legacy command list.
Need admin tools without maintaining the underlying service? Run The Isle on managed hosting.