# How To Change the Map on Your Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord Server (/docs/mount-blade-2-bannerlord/change-map)



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Bannerlord supports multiple maps and game modes for multiplayer. You can switch between them through the startup parameters in the panel.

<div className="fd-steps">
  <div className="fd-step">
    Open the XGamingServer Panel [#1-open-the-xgamingserver-panel]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com).
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Stop Your Server [#2-stop-your-server]

    Make sure your server is **stopped** before making changes.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Go to Startup [#3-go-to-startup]

    In the sidebar, click **Startup**.
  </div>

  <div className="fd-step">
    Change the Game Type [#4-change-the-game-type]

    Find the **Game Type** field and set it to your desired game mode. Available game modes include:

    | Game Mode        | Description                                  |
    | ---------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | `Captain`        | Lead AI troops in team-based battles         |
    | `Skirmish`       | Small team-based combat with class selection |
    | `TeamDeathmatch` | Free-for-all team combat                     |
    | `Siege`          | Attack or defend a castle/fortress           |
    | `Battle`         | Large-scale team battles with limited lives  |
    | `Duel`           | One-on-one dueling                           |
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  <div className="fd-step">
    Change the Map [#5-change-the-map]

    Find the **Map** field and enter the map name. Maps vary by game mode. Some common maps include:

    * `mp_skirmish_map_001a` through `mp_skirmish_map_013`
    * `mp_siege_map_001` through `mp_siege_map_007`
    * `mp_tdm_map_001` through `mp_tdm_map_005`
    * `mp_battle_map_001` through `mp_battle_map_005`
    * `mp_duel_001` through `mp_duel_004`

    > 📝 **Note:** Map names follow a naming convention that includes the game mode prefix. Make sure the map you choose is compatible with your selected game type.
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  <div className="fd-step">
    Start Your Server [#6-start-your-server]

    Click **Start** to launch your server with the new map and game mode.

    > 💡 **Tip:** You can also configure a map rotation by setting up multiple maps in the server configuration files. See [Configure Your Server](/docs/mount-blade-2-bannerlord/configure-your-server) for more details.
  </div>
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