In this guide, we will show you how to install a custom DayZ map<\/strong> using the Steam Workshop and configure your server files correctly. This process includes downloading the map, uploading the mission files, and updating the server configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you only want to switch between default DayZ maps, you can follow our guide on how to change your map on a DayZ server.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first step is to download the custom map from the Steam Workshop. In this example, we will use the popular map Deer Isle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some custom maps may require additional mods<\/a> to work correctly. For example, Deer Isle requires the CF (Community Framework) mod to run properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some custom maps require additional mods to function correctly. These can be installed directly from the control panel workshop installer. Guide Here.<\/a> Some custom maps require additional mods to function. Always check the Steam Workshop page of the map to see if dependencies are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The mission folder should be uploaded to your server using a SFTP client such as WinSCP or FileZilla since the panel cannot upload folders directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This usually happens if the template name in the serverDZ.cfg<\/strong> file does not match the uploaded mission folder, the map is missing some files or if required mods are missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. You can change maps by editing the template value in the serverDZ.cfg<\/strong> file. You can also follow our guide on how to change the map on a DayZ server for default maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Download a Map from the Steam Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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221100<\/strong> = the Steam App ID for DayZ.
1602372402<\/strong> = the ID for Deer Isle map<\/li>\n\n\n\nHow to Install the Custom Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<MissionName>.<TerrainName><\/code> folder from the downloaded map archive.<\/li>\n\n\n\nempty.deerisle<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Upload-Deersile-1024x317.jpg\")
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template=<\/code>, replace the existing map with the name of your custom map.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ggservers.com\/knowledgebase\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ChangeName-1024x601.jpg\")
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Install Required Mods (If Needed)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deer Isle<\/strong> requires CF<\/strong> (Community Framework).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do I need mods for custom DayZ maps?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Where do I upload the custom map mission folder?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Why is my custom DayZ map not loading?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Can I switch between multiple maps on a DayZ server?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Need Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n