How To Change the Map on Your Squad Server
Learn how to change maps and set up a map rotation on your Squad dedicated server.
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
If you have admin access, you can change the map during gameplay:
Open the Admin Panel
Press Enter to open chat, then type AdminChangeMap MapName to switch immediately, or AdminSetNextMap MapName to set the next map.
Setting Up a Map Rotation
Open Files
Log in to the XGamingServer Panel and select your Squad server. In the sidebar, click Files.
Navigate to the Config Directory
Go to SquadGame/ServerConfig/.
Open MapRotation.cfg
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_v1Save and Restart
Save the file and restart your server.
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 for the latest available layers.
💡 Tip: Use
AdminSetNextMapin the console to override the rotation for the next map change without modifying the config file.
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