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Expanding the Horizon: Custom Maps

One of Rust’s greatest strengths is its creative map-making community. From 1:1 recreations of real-world continents to post-apocalyptic alien landscapes, custom maps can breathe new life into a server. These maps often require the RustEdit DLL to handle custom prefabs and complex electrical puzzles.
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6 minutesAdvancedJanuary 2026

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The RustEdit Extension

Most high-tier custom maps (bought from sites like Lone.Design) require the RustEdit DLL extension.
  1. Download Oxide.Ext.RustEdit.dll (ensure version parity with your server).
  2. Upload this file to your server’s RustDedicated_Data/Managed/ directory.
  3. Note: Without this extension, custom map features like Bradley APC paths or automated electrical puzzles will fail to function.

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Deployment (The Level URL Method)

While you can host the .map file locally, we strongly recommend hosting it on a fast CDN like Dropbox or Discord for faster player downloads.
  1. Host the File: Upload your .map file to Dropbox.
  2. Direct Link: Copy the share link and change the ending from dl=0 to dl=1 to force a direct download download.
  3. Panel Config: In your FREAKHOSTING Startup tab, locate the Level URL field.
  4. Input: Paste your modified link. The server will now automatically fetch this map on boot, and clients will download it at high speeds via HTTP.

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Last Updated: January 2026 | Rust: Custom topography active.