# CS 1.6 Server Map Cycle Configuration (/docs/counter-strike-16/mapcycles)



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Creating custom map cycles is an important step in customizing your CS 1.6 server. This guide shows you how to create your own map rotation.

Editing mapcycle.txt [#editing-mapcycletxt]

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    Open the File Manager [#1-open-the-file-manager]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your server. Go to `Files` and enter the `cstrike` folder.
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    Edit the Mapcycle File [#2-edit-the-mapcycle-file]

    Edit `mapcycle.txt`, add your desired maps, and click save. The maps available for this file are found in `/cstrike/maps/`.
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    Restart Your Server [#3-restart-your-server]

    Restart your server to apply the new map rotation.
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