How to Set Exclusive Users on Your SCUM Server

General Info

In SCUM servers, there are two types of user lists that control access: Exclusive Users and Whitelisted Users.

Exclusive Users are the only players allowed to join the server — if someone’s not on this list, they won’t be able to connect at all. This functions like a strict whitelist.
Whitelisted Users, on the other hand, get priority access. If the server is full, a whitelisted user can still join by replacing a regular player.

In this guide you will be learning how to set Exclusive Users.

Setting Exclusive Users

• First, you will need the Steam64ID of the players you want to be exclusive.
  We have a guide on how to get the Steam64ID here.

• Access your control panel and stop the server.

• Click on the “Files” tab on the left side menu.
• Access /SCUM/Saved/Config/WindowsServer and open ExclusiveUsers.ini.
• Add the IDs of the player(s) you want to the list.
  Each ID needs to be on a new line.

• Click on Save Content.
• Start the server.

FAQ

• What are Exclusive Users in SCUM?
  Exclusive Users are the only players allowed to connect to your server. If a player is not on this list, they will be denied access completely.
  
• How is this different from Whitelisted Users?
  Whitelisted Users get priority when the server is full, but they don’t bypass access restrictions. Exclusive Users, however, are the only ones who can join when even a single entry exists in the list.
  
• Can I use both Whitelisted and Exclusive Users together?
  Yes, you can use both lists at the same time, but keep in mind that if the Exclusive Users list has even one player, only those listed will be able to join the server — even if others are on the Whitelisted Users list. The Exclusive list overrides the Whitelist in terms of access control.
  
• Do I need to restart the server after editing ExclusiveUsers.ini?
  Yes, but it’s more recommended to stop the server before editing and start it again after saving the changes.
  
• Where do I find the ExclusiveUsers.ini file?
  Go to /SCUM/Saved/Config/WindowsServer in your server files and open ExclusiveUsers.ini.
  
• How do I get a player’s Steam64ID?
  You can find out how to get it from our guide here.

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