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# How to install custom maps on a BeamMP server

# **How to install custom maps on a BeamMP server**

Installing custom maps on a BeamMP server is popular because it allows players and communities to go beyond the default maps and refresh the overall gameplay experience. Many server owners add a custom map to support unique map mods, explore new environments, and give users and friends more variety when joining the server. Understanding how to install custom maps on a BeamMP server helps ensure the map is compatible with the game and loads correctly for all players, making it a common choice for BeamMP servers focused on long-term engagement and community growth.



To install a custom map, follow the steps below:

* Download a map [here](https://www.beamng.com/resources/categories/terrains-levels-maps.9/).

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/32049371-1a27-43e9-a75a-c1f6a2123d33.png)

* Open the installed zip file, select the **levels** folder.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/c524dd44-2966-49e2-8c34-233beb2eec70.png)

* Note or ensure you remember the map name.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/4cbeba48-f6b0-4b96-afe7-14051b2d02d2.png)

* Open your Apollo Panel [here](https://control.sparkedhost.us/).

* Click on the **Files** tab.

* Navigate to the following directory: `Resources/Client`

* Upload the map's zip file.

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/327bce5f-b977-429b-86da-ba23537bfe7e.png)

* Go to the **Startup** tab.

* Find the **Map** field, and change and replace the map name with the one you've copied, as shown in the example below. 

  ![](https://images.surferseo.art/15b10a01-20d0-4773-a314-f861646cf273.png)

* Start or restart the server.

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