Changing the map on your BeamNG.drive (BeamMP) server lets you switch between high-speed highway racing, off-road crawling, city drift courses, or custom community maps.
This guide will show you how to configure official BeamNG maps and install custom modded maps on your Cubes Hosting server.
Step 1: Official Default Map Paths Reference
BeamMP identifies maps using their internal file path. Here is a cheat sheet of all official BeamNG.drive maps (as of july 2026):
| Map Name | Internal Map Path (Map =) |
|---|---|
| GridMap v2 (Default) | /levels/gridmap_v2/main.level.json |
| West Coast USA | /levels/west_coast_usa/main.level.json |
| Italy | /levels/italy/main.level.json |
| Utah | /levels/utah/main.level.json |
| East Coast USA | /levels/east_coast_usa/main.level.json |
| Small Grid | /levels/small_grid/main.level.json |
| Automation Test Track | /levels/automation_test_ring/main.level.json |
| Jungle Rock Island | /levels/jungle_rock_island/main.level.json |
| Hirochi Raceway | /levels/hirochi_raceway/main.level.json |
| Derby Arenas | /levels/derby/main.level.json |
Step 2: Configuring Default Maps
You can set your desired map using either the Game Panel Startup Parameters or ServerConfig.toml.
Method A: Via Startup Parameters (Recommended)
- Log in to your Cubes Hosting Game Panel and select your BeamMP server.
- Navigate to Configuration > Startup Parameters on the left menu.
- Locate the Map field and paste your chosen map path (e.g.
/levels/west_coast_usa/main.level.json). - Changes are saved automatically.
Method B: Via ServerConfig.toml (File Manager)
- Open the File Manager on the left sidebar.
- Click on
ServerConfig.tomlto edit it. - Locate the
Mapline under the[General]section:[General] Map = "/levels/italy/main.level.json" - Click Save Content.
Step 3: Installing Custom Modded Maps
To run custom community maps (like Shutoko Expressway, Roane County, or Mount Akina):
- Download the custom map
.zipfile from the official BeamNG.drive Mod Repository. - Open your Cubes Hosting File Manager.
- Upload the
.zipfile into the following directory:(Do not extract the/Resources/Server/.zipfile—BeamMP reads zip files directly!). - Open the
.zipfile on your PC to find the level folder name inside/levels/(e.g.,/levels/shutoko/). - In
ServerConfig.toml, update theMapsetting to match the custom level path:[General] Map = "/levels/shutoko/main.level.json" - Click Save Content.
Step 4: Restart Your Server
- Go to your server Console and click Restart.
- When players connect, BeamMP will automatically download the custom map
.zipfrom/Resources/Server/to their client before spawning them into the game!
Conclusion
Switching maps is fast and easy on Cubes Hosting. Set your map path in Startup Parameters or ServerConfig.toml, upload custom map .zip files into /Resources/Server/, and enjoy new driving environments with your friends!