Do I need a specific game version?

Yes. You need the latest Evrima version of The Isle. You can't connect using the Legacy branch of the game.

How many players can play on my The Isle server?

Set this in the Max. Players field. The default is 100 players.

The Isle: Connect to the Server

Find out how to locate your The Isle Evrima game server in the server list or join directly using Steam launch options → Learn more

10 November 20263 min read0 Views0 helpful

Introduction

Want to roam Evrima as a dinosaur with your friends on your own The Isle game server, but aren't sure how to join it? No worries—we've got you covered! We'll show you what you need and how to find and join your server in the game.

Requirements

A few things need to be in place before you can connect:

You and your friends need The Isle on Steam, with the latest Evrima version. You can't join your server using the Legacy branch of the game.
Your server must be fully started. Check the Console to see whether it has started up and loaded the map.
To connect using Steam launch options, you'll need your server's IP address and port. You can find both in ZapX under Overview and copy them with a click.

Find your server in the game

Start The Isle and click Play in the main menu.
Set the Session Filter to Unofficial in the server list. Community servers like yours appear there, not among the official servers.
Enter your server's name in the Filter By Name field and refresh the list.
Select your server and click Connect. If you've set a password, the game will prompt you for it.

You can set the name in ZapX under the Configuration tab, in Startup Parameters, in the Server Name field. By default, it's ZapX The Isle Evrima Server.

Tip

After starting or restarting your server, it may take a moment to appear in the list. If you don't see it right away, wait a little and refresh the list again.

Alternative: Use Steam launch options

If you can't find your server in the list, you can connect directly instead. In your Steam library, right-click The Isle, open Properties, and enter the following under Launch Options:

Code

+connect 123.45.67.89:7777

Replace 123.45.67.89:7777 with the IP address and port from Overview, then start the game. Remove the entry afterward, or the game will connect to this server every time it starts.

Password and player count

Password: Set Server Password Enabled to true and enter your password in the Server Password field. If Server Password Enabled is set to false (the default), your server can be accessed without a password.
Player count: Set how many players can be on your server at the same time in the Max. Players field. The default is 100.

After you save, ZapX will offer to restart your server so the changes take effect.

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn't appear in the list

Make sure the Session Filter is set to Unofficial and that you've entered the exact name shown in the Server Name field. The list may take a little while to update after a restart. If that doesn't help, connect using the Steam launch options described above.

Connection drops when joining

Make sure you're playing the latest Evrima version and not the Legacy branch. If you're connecting directly, check that the IP address and port match those in Overview. Also check the Console to confirm your server has fully started.

Password isn't accepted

Make sure Server Password Enabled is set to true, and check that you've entered the password with the correct capitalization. If you've changed the password, restart your server to apply the change.

Still can't find a solution or something is unclear

Still having trouble after troubleshooting? Check out our guide to Common Issues. If that doesn't help, our support team is here for you every day. Just start a Support Chat from your ZapX customer account and describe your issue in as much detail as possible. We'll look into it as soon as we can and help you resolve it!

Conclusion

Congratulations! If you've followed all the steps, you should now be connected to your server. For an overview of all the sections of your server in ZapX, see our guide to the Dashboard Overview. If you have any other questions or need help, our support team is available every day! 🙂

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Start The Isle, click Play, set the Session Filter to Unofficial, and search for your server using the Filter By Name field. Select it and click Connect.

Community servers appear when the Session Filter is set to Unofficial. Check that you've entered the exact server name, and give the list a moment to update after a restart. Alternatively, connect using Steam launch options with +connect and your IP address and port.

In the Configuration tab, under Startup Parameters, set Server Password Enabled to true, enter your password in the Server Password field, and restart the server.

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The Isle: Connect to the Server

Introduction

Requirements

Find your server in the game

Alternative: Use Steam launch options

Password and player count

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn't appear in the list

Connection drops when joining

Password isn't accepted

Still can't find a solution or something is unclear

Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

The Isle

Requirements

Find your server in the game

Alternative: Use Steam launch options

Password and player count

Possible issues and solutions

Server doesn't appear in the list

Connection drops when joining

Password isn't accepted

Still can't find a solution or something is unclear

Conclusion

Game Server

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