Upload a Map or Existing World to Your 7 Days to Die Server

When running a 7 Days to Die server, you may wish to use a custom generation map or a specific world file on your server. While this process is tedious, it is still possible.

#Introduction

Before getting started, it is important to know the difference between a generation map and a world.

• Generation map: Is specific image data that determines how a world is generated.
• World: Is a directory containing all world data, such as player inventories and structures, after the chunk has been generated.

This means that if you want to use a Custom Generation map, you will need to upload both the generation map and the world you would like to use.

#Locating Your Desired Single-Player World

To find and upload a single-player world to your server, you must first locate the generation map folder that contains your desired world save.

1. On your keyboard press Windows Key + R at the same time. This will open a Run dialogue box, usually in the bottom left of your screen.

2. Copy and paste %appdata%\7DaysToDie into the Run dialogue field and press OK.

3. Open the Saves folder, then browse the region folders to find your desired world save.

The generation map folder, which contains your desired world save, will need to be uploaded to your server. In this example, the generation map folder we will be using is called "Navezgane".

#Locating Your Single-Player World Settings

When uploading your single-player world to your server, you may need to know the size and seed of your local world. You can find these single-player world settings in the world's map_info.xml file.

1. Whilst on your desktop, press Windows Key + R.

2. Copy and paste %appdata%\7DaysToDie into the Open: field and press OK.

3. Open the GeneratedWorlds folder, then your desired world folder.

4. Open the file named map_info.xml with your preferred text editor.

5. Locate the HeightMapSize (World Size) field and copy its value if needed.

6. Locate the Generation.Seed (World Seed) field and copy its value if needed.

Your HeightMapSize field may show two numbers separated by a comma; you only need to copy one of the numbers, not both.

#Uploading a World to Your Server

After locating the generation map folder that contains your desired world, you will need to upload it to your server and adjust some configuration settings.

1. Access your Control Panel and Stop your server.

2. Go to your Files tab.

3. Navigate to /Users/Saves/<GENERATION MAP> and upload your world folder.

If your server does not have your desired region folder, you can upload your region/generation map folder that contains your desired save to the /Users/Saves folder.

4. Return to your server files and open serverconfig.xml.

5. Set the GameWorld property to the name of the generation map (Navezgane, CustomGen, etc.).

6. Set the GameName property to the name of the world (world, MyFavouriteWorld, etc.).

7. Set the WorldGenSeed and WorldGenSize properties to the values in your single-player world.

8. Save and Start your server.

You can have as many world files in the generation map's directory as you want; you can then change between these worlds by simply changing what world is selected in your serverconfig.xml file.

#Uploading a Custom Generation Map to Your Server

If you haven't already, be sure to upload your world to the server with the previous steps before proceeding with this section.

1. Access your control Panel and Stop your server.

2. Download the generation map you wish to use, or navigate to your local game's generatedWorld folder.

3. Go to your server files.

4. Navigate to the /Data/Worlds directory and upload your map folder here.

5. Go back to your main server files and open the serverconfig.xml file.

6. Set your GameWorld to your map name.

7. Save and Start your server.

Congratulations, you’ve successfully uploaded your map or existing world to your 7 Days to Die server! Your new (or existing) world is ready for you and your friends to jump in and explore.