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ExclusiveUsers vs. WhitelistedUsers explained: make your SCUM server private via password or a real whitelist, ban players and hand out priority slots.

Last updated July 14, 2026 · RespawnHost

Securing your SCUM server: the options

SCUM controls access via user list files in the folder SCUM/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/ — plus an optional server password. Format of all lists: one SteamID64 per line; changes apply after a server restart.

The quick overview:

FileFunction
ExclusiveUsers.iniReal whitelist — only listed players may join
WhitelistedUsers.iniVIP/priority slots — not a whitelist! (see below)
BannedUsers.iniBanned players (filled automatically by #Ban)
AdminUsers.iniAdmin rights — see admin commands
ServerSettingsAdminUsers.iniAccess to the in-game settings menu

Beware the naming trap: Exclusive ≠ Whitelisted

Warning

The file WhitelistedUsers.ini is not a whitelist: listed players get priority and can join even a full server — a random other player gets kicked to make room. If you actually want to lock down your server, you need ExclusiveUsers.ini.

This mix-up is the most common mistake when securing SCUM servers — many guides confuse the two files.

Option 1: server password (simple)

Set in ServerSettings.ini:

scum.ServerPassword=YourPassword

Anyone with the password gets in — good enough for private rounds with friends. Details on the file in configuring your server.

Option 2: real whitelist (ExclusiveUsers.ini)

  1. Open ExclusiveUsers.ini in the panel’s file manager.
  2. Add the SteamID64 of every allowed player — one per line. The ID (17 digits, starts with 7656…) can be found via steamid.io.
  3. Restart the server.

From now on nobody outside the list can join — ideal for communities with an application process or RP servers.

File manager in the RespawnHost panel showing the SCUM user lists: AdminUsers.ini, BannedUsers.ini, ExclusiveUsers.ini, WhitelistedUsers.ini and ServerSettings.ini
All user lists live in SCUM/Saved/Config/WindowsServer/

VIP slots for regulars (WhitelistedUsers.ini)

On busy public servers priority slots are useful: add regulars, moderators or supporters to WhitelistedUsers.ini — they can join even when the server is full. Keep the cost in mind: a random non-VIP gets disconnected in exchange.

Banning players

In-game as admin via chat command:

#Ban PlayerName
#Unban 76561198000000000

#Ban writes the SteamID64 to BannedUsers.ini automatically — you can also edit the file directly, e.g. to ban offline players. All moderation commands (#Kick, #Mute …) are in the command list.

Frequently asked questions

Can I combine whitelist and password? Yes — the password and ExclusiveUsers.ini work independently. Belt and suspenders, though rarely necessary.

Do changes apply immediately? No, the lists are read on server start — restart after every change.

Where do I get a player’s SteamID64? On the server: #ListPlayers shows all connected players with their SteamID. Otherwise: paste the Steam profile URL into steamid.io.