# How to Change the Map on Your Ground Branch Server (/docs/ground-branch/change-map)



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Ground Branch features a variety of maps designed for tactical close-quarters and outdoor combat. Each map supports multiple game modes, giving you flexibility to tailor the experience for your group. You can change the map through the XGamingServer panel or using admin commands in-game.

Changing the Map via the Panel [#changing-the-map-via-the-panel]

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    Open the XGamingServer panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Ground Branch server.
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    Go to Startup [#2-go-to-startup]

    In the sidebar, click `Startup`.
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    Set the default map [#3-set-the-default-map]

    Find the **Map** or **Default Map** field and enter the name of the map you want the server to load on startup.
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    Save and restart [#4-save-and-restart]

    Save your changes and restart the server. The server will load the new map on startup.
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Changing the Map In-Game [#changing-the-map-in-game]

If you have [admin access](/docs/ground-branch/adding-admins), you can change maps without restarting:

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    Open the console [#1-open-the-console]

    Press the **tilde key** (`~`) to open the console.
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    Authenticate as admin [#2-authenticate-as-admin]

    If you haven't already, type:

    ```
    adminlogin YourAdminPassword
    ```
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    Change the map [#3-change-the-map]

    Use the `servertravel` command followed by the map name:

    ```
    servertravel SmallTown
    ```

    The server will switch to the new map, and all players will be automatically moved.

    > 📝 **Note:** Map changes via `servertravel` are temporary. The server will revert to the default map set in the startup parameters when it restarts. To change the default map permanently, update it in the `Startup` settings on the XGamingServer panel.
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Available Maps [#available-maps]

Ground Branch includes several maps across different environments:

| Map Name          | Description                                                                | Best For                          |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| **Small Town**    | A Middle Eastern-themed town with multi-story buildings and narrow streets | CQB, Intel Retrieval              |
| **Compound**      | A walled compound with interior buildings and exterior courtyards          | Terrorist Hunt, Team Elimination  |
| **Depot**         | An industrial storage facility with warehouses and open areas              | Mixed range engagements           |
| **Arena**         | A compact arena-style map designed for fast-paced PvP                      | Team Elimination, Deathmatch      |
| **Tanker**        | A large cargo ship with tight corridors and multiple decks                 | CQB, Terrorist Hunt               |
| **City**          | An urban environment with streets, buildings, and rooftops                 | Intel Retrieval, Team Elimination |
| **Power Station** | An industrial power plant with complex interior layouts                    | Terrorist Hunt, Coop              |

> 💡 **Tip:** Map names in the console command are case-sensitive. Use the exact name as listed above when using `servertravel`.

Game Modes [#game-modes]

Each map supports multiple game modes. Here are the available modes in Ground Branch:

| Game Mode            | Description                                                   | Players     |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------- |
| **Intel Retrieval**  | Teams must locate and extract intelligence items from the map | Coop / PvP  |
| **Terrorist Hunt**   | Eliminate all AI enemies on the map                           | Coop        |
| **Team Elimination** | Two teams fight to eliminate each other with no respawns      | PvP         |
| **Deathmatch**       | Free-for-all combat with respawns                             | PvP         |
| **Training**         | Practice mode for testing loadouts and learning maps          | Solo / Coop |

Setting the Game Mode [#setting-the-game-mode]

Via the Panel [#via-the-panel]

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    Go to Startup [#1-go-to-startup]

    On the XGamingServer panel, navigate to `Startup`.
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    Set the game mode [#2-set-the-game-mode]

    Find the **Game Mode** field and enter the desired mode.
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    Save and restart [#3-save-and-restart]

    Save and restart the server.
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Via In-Game Admin [#via-in-game-admin]

Use the console to change the game mode on the fly:

```
gamemode IntelRetrieval
gamemode TerroristHunt
gamemode TeamElimination
```

Map Rotation [#map-rotation]

Ground Branch supports map rotation, allowing the server to cycle through multiple maps automatically between rounds:

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    Stop your server [#1-stop-your-server]

    Stop your server from the XGamingServer panel.
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    Navigate to Files [#2-navigate-to-files]

    In the sidebar, go to `Files`.
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    Edit the map rotation config [#3-edit-the-map-rotation-config]

    Navigate to the server configuration directory and look for the map rotation or game rules configuration file:

    ```
    GroundBranch/ServerConfig/
    ```
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    Add maps to the rotation [#4-add-maps-to-the-rotation]

    Add the maps you want in the rotation order:

    ```
    SmallTown
    Compound
    Depot
    Tanker
    ```
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    Save and start [#5-save-and-start]

    Save the file and start your server. The server will cycle through these maps after each round.

    > 💡 **Tip:** For tactical communities, consider setting up themed rotations — for example, a "CQB Night" rotation with Small Town, Compound, and Tanker for close-quarters focused gameplay.

    If you get stuck at any time, you can join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).
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