# How To Change the Map on Your Squad Server (/docs/squad/change-map)



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Squad features large-scale maps with different game mode layers. Here is how to change maps and set up a rotation.

Changing the Map via Admin Commands [#changing-the-map-via-admin-commands]

If you have admin access, you can change the map during gameplay:

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    Open the Admin Panel [#1-open-the-admin-panel]

    Press **Enter** to open chat, then type `AdminChangeMap MapName` to switch immediately, or `AdminSetNextMap MapName` to set the next map.
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Setting Up a Map Rotation [#setting-up-a-map-rotation]

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    Open Files [#1-open-files]

    Log in to the [XGamingServer Panel](https://panel.xgamingserver.com) and select your Squad server. In the sidebar, click **Files**.
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    Navigate to the Config Directory [#2-navigate-to-the-config-directory]

    Go to `SquadGame/ServerConfig/`.
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    Open MapRotation.cfg [#3-open-maprotationcfg]

    Open `MapRotation.cfg` and add your desired maps and layers:

    ```
    Al_Basrah_Invasion_v1
    Belaya_RAAS_v1
    Chora_AAS_v1
    Fallujah_RAAS_v1
    Goose_Bay_RAAS_v1
    Gorodok_AAS_v2
    Kohat_RAAS_v1
    Lashkar_AAS_v1
    Mestia_RAAS_v1
    Mutaha_RAAS_v1
    Narva_AAS_v1
    Sumari_AAS_v1
    Tallil_RAAS_v1
    Yehorivka_RAAS_v1
    ```
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    Save and Restart [#4-save-and-restart]

    Save the file and restart your server.
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Common Map and Layer Names [#common-map-and-layer-names]

Maps in Squad use the format `MapName_GameMode_Version`. Common game modes include:

| Game Mode                 | Abbreviation | Description                         |
| ------------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------- |
| Advance and Secure        | AAS          | Linear flag capture                 |
| Random Advance and Secure | RAAS         | Randomized flag order               |
| Invasion                  | Invasion     | Attack/defend                       |
| Territory Control         | TC           | Zone control                        |
| Skirmish                  | Skirmish     | Smaller teams, fewer vehicles       |
| Seed                      | Seed         | Designed for low population seeding |

> 📝 **Note:** Layer names change with game updates. Check the [Squad Wiki](https://squad.fandom.com/wiki/Server_Administration) for the latest available layers.

> 💡 **Tip:** Use `AdminSetNextMap` in the console to override the rotation for the next map change without modifying the config file.