How to Load a Custom Map for DayZ: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you're looking to spice up your DayZ experience with a custom map, you're in the right place! In this guide, we'll take you through the steps to load the custom map "Deerisle" onto your DayZ server. Whether you're brand new to this or just need a little guidance, we've got you covered!

Step 1: Subscribe to the Custom Map on the Workshop

The first thing you need to do is subscribe to the custom map of choice on the Steam Workshop. The example in this guide is DeerIsle. Here’s how:

1. Open your Steam client.
2. Go to the DayZ Workshop.
3. Search for the custom map name and click on the map.
4. Hit the “Subscribe” button to download it.

Step 2: Add the Mod Name to the Mod Field in Basic Settings

Next, you need to add the map mod name to your server's settings:

1. Log in to your PingPlayers control panel.
2. Navigate to the "Basic Settings" section.
3. In the "Mods" field, add the name of the map folder just like with mods, in this example the line is: @DeerIsle. Note that the dependency for this map is Custom Framework, so the line @CF is also present.

Step 3: Download the Custom Map Missions Folder

You’ll need to download the missions folder that corresponds to the custom map. Each map has different resource pages or download sites, but this is the one for DeerIsle example:

1. Visit the Deerisle GitHub page or appropriate source.
2. Download the missions folder (it should contain something like empty.deerisle).

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Step 4: Connect Through FTP

Before you can upload any files, you’ll need to connect to your server using FTP. If this is your first time, please follow our detailed FTP guide.

1. Open your FTP client (such as FileZilla).
2. Enter your server IP, username, and password in the appropriate fields.

3. Connect to your server.

    

Step 5: Transfer the Mod Folder and Missions Folder

Now that you're connected, it’s crucial to turn off your server to avoid data corruption. Always shut down your server before modifying server files!

1. In your FTP client, navigate to the root directory of your server.
2. Upload the Deerisle mod folder into the server root directory.
3. Next, find the mpmissions folder and upload the downloaded missions folder (e.g., empty.deerisle) there.

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Step 6: Modify the Map Name

It’s time to ensure the server recognizes the new missions.

1. In the missions folder you uploaded, make sure the map name matches the mission name by confirming it is the same as your downloaded folder (use empty.deerisle as the example).
2. Once confirmed, you can restart your server.

Final Step: Update Changes and Restart the Server

After making all the changes, remember to update your Basic Settings if necessary:

1. Double-check the mod and mission settings in the Basic Settings section.

2. Press the “Update Server” button.

    

3. Restart your server to apply the changes and load the custom map.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully loaded a custom map for DayZ. Now, you can dive into your new adventures on the custom map. If you encounter any issues, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team!