How to Use Custom Maps on Your Rust Server
How to upload and use Rust Edit custom maps on your Rust dedicated server.
Procedural Maps (Default)
Set seed + world size for a unique procedural map:
+server.seed 1234 +server.worldsize 4000Preview seeds at rustmaps.com.
Built-in Map Types
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
"Procedural Map" | Standard random generation |
"Barren" | Stripped-down procedural (less trees/monuments) |
"HapisIsland" | Legacy hand-made map |
Custom Maps (Rust Edit)
Custom maps created with Rust Edit are .map files hosted on a public URL.
- Upload your
.mapfile to a publicly accessible URL (direct download link) - Add to startup:
+server.levelurl "https://example.com/mymap.map" +server.level "Procedural Map"📝 Note:
+server.level "Procedural Map"is still required even for custom maps. Map files can be 100MB+ — use a direct download link.
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