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7 Days To Die | How to Set a Custom Map in 7 Days to Die

caution

Hyper Layer actively monitors server CPU usage and has implemented automated triggers to prevent abuse. You can find more detailed information about this process here.

For the most optimal experience, it is highly recommended to perform world pre-generation on your home PC and then upload the generated world once it is ready.

tip

The process outlined below strongly advises the use of SFTP for uploading your custom maps. You can find instructions on setting up SFTP here.

Upload the Custom Map​

  1. Locate the custom map file you want to use for your 7 Days to Die server.
  2. Access the \Data\Worlds\ directory in your 7 Days to Die server files.

  1. Upload the custom map file to this directory.
  2. After successfully uploading, rename the file to customworld (without the quotes).

Edit serverconfigmain.xml​

  1. in configuration files open the serverconfigmain.xml file using a text editor. This file contains various settings for your 7 Days to Die server.

  1. Look for the line that specifies the gameworld setting. It should look like this: <property name="gameworld" value="Navezgane" />.
  2. Change the value from Navezgane to customworld like this: <property name="gameworld" value="customworld" />.
tip

The name of your custom map folder must be the same name you add to the <property name="gameworld" value="customworld" />.

  1. Save the changes and close the file.

Set the World Genseed​

  1. Still in the serverconfigmain.xml file, search for the worldGenSeed setting.
  2. If the worldGenSeed line doesn't exist, you can add it under the <world> section like this: <property name="worldGenSeed" value="customworld" />.
  3. If the worldGenSeed line already exists, simply change its value to customworld.
  4. Save the file once again.

Restart the Server​

  1. Save all the changes you made to the serverconfigmain.xml file.
  2. Restart your 7 Days to Die server for the changes to take effect and for the custom map to load.

You have successfully set a custom map for your 7 Days to Die server. Players will now be able to experience your unique world during their gameplay. Enjoy surviving and exploring in your newly customized environment!

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