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How to Set the Layer Map Rotation on Your Squad Server

Note:

Always ensure the server is fully stopped before editing Server.cfg and LayerRotation.cfg to prevent configurations from being overwritten upon restart.

1. Log In to Your Panel

2. Stop Your Server

3. Select the ‘Files’ Tab

'File' tab outlined with arrow

4. Open the ‘Server.cfg’ File

Navigate to:

SquadGame/ServerConfig/

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5. Edit the ‘Server.cfg’ File

'MapRotationMode' outlined with arrow

6. Open the ‘LayerRotation.cfg’ File

'LayerRotation.cfg' outlined with arrow

7. Add your desired map layers, placing one layer per line

Add your desired map layers, placing one layer per line

8. Understanding the Configuration

Mode Setting (MapRotationMode)FunctionalityImpact / Behavior
LayerList (Standard)Sequential RotationPlays through the layers listed in LayerRotation.cfg in exact order from top to bottom, then loops back to the start.
LayerList_RandomizedShuffled RotationRandomly selects entries from LayerRotation.cfg without repeating until all listed layers have been played.
LayerList_VoteEnd-of-Match VotingPresents players with a vote pool at the end of every round, pulling eligible options from LayerRotation.cfg.
LevelListLegacy Map RotationRotates base map levels rather than specific gameplay layers (rarely used in modern configurations).

9. Save the Changes

10. Restart Your Server

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