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# How to Use Custom Maps with Teragon & KingGen in 7D2D

> Upload and configure pre-generated custom maps on your 7D2D server using tools like Teragon and KingGen for better world design and faster server loading times.

## Beyond Standard World Generation

While the built-in Random World Generation (RWG) in 7 Days to Die (7D2D) has improved significantly, generating large maps directly on a server can be time-consuming and sometimes results in unpredictable layouts. Advanced third-party tools such as **Teragon** or **KingGen** allow you to architect complex, high-quality worlds on your local PC and then upload them to your FREAKHOSTING server for an instantaneous deployment.

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    Intermediate
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    15 Minutes
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## Installation Guide

Follow these steps to migrate your custom-generated world from your local computer to your dedicated server.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate Your Map Locally">
    Use Teragon or KingGen on your PC to create a world folder. Before exporting, verify that the city density, road networks, and biome distribution meet your requirements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify the Required Files">
    Locate the generated folder (e.g., `CustomWorld8k`). It must contain essential files such as `map_info.xml`, `splat3.png`, `dtm.png`, and the `prefabs.xml` list.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload to the Worlds Directory">
    Use the [Game Panel](https://panel.freakhosting.com) File Manager or an SFTP client to upload your entire world folder into the `/Data/Worlds/` directory on the server.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure serverconfig.xml">
    Open your `serverconfig.xml` and update the following properties to match your new world:

    * **GameWorld:** Set this to the **exact** name of your uploaded folder (e.g., `CustomWorld8k`).
    * **WorldGenSize:** Set this to match the dimensions of your map (e.g., `8192` for an 8k map).
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  ### Important: Case Sensitivity

  Our servers operate within a Linux environment, which is strictly case-sensitive. If your folder is named `MyWorld` but you define it as `myworld` in the configuration file, the server will fail to locate the assets and will not initialize correctly.
</Warning>

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## Finalizing the Deployment

After saving your configuration and restarting the server, monitor the **Console** tab. You should see log entries indicating that the server is successfully loading the world data from the `/Data/Worlds` directory.

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  <Accordion title="Benefits of Pre-Generated Maps">
    By using pre-generated maps, you eliminate the CPU-intensive generation process that occurs during the first boot of a new world. This results in significantly faster server startup times and ensures a more consistent experience for your players upon their first login.
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  <Accordion title="Troubleshooting: Server Generating New World">
    If the server begins a new random generation process instead of loading your map, verify that the folder name in `/Data/Worlds/` is identical to the `GameWorld` value in your `serverconfig.xml`. Also, ensure all necessary PNG and XML files were successfully uploaded.
  </Accordion>
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  **Last Updated:** January 2026 | **Exploration:** Discover new custom horizons.
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