---
title: "How to Upload a Custom Map to Your Garry’s Mod Server"
description: "Guide on adding custom maps to GMOD"
url: https://help.chiphead.tech/en/articles/219-how-to-upload-a-custom-map-to-your-garry-s-mod-server
collection: "Garry’s Mod"
updated: 2026-06-13
language: en
---

# How to Upload a Custom Map to Your Garry’s Mod Server

Guide on adding custom maps to GMOD

Adding a **custom map** to your **Garry’s Mod** server gives players a fresh and exciting environment to explore. Custom maps can completely transform gameplay, inspire new game modes, and encourage creativity within your community. Plus, it’s a great way to share and experience player-made content from the wider modding scene.

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### Uploading a Custom Map

Follow these steps to upload and apply your custom map using the **ChipHead Panel**:

1.  Download your desired **.bsp** Garry’s Mod map file.
    
2.  Right-click the file and select **Rename**. Copy everything **before** the `.bsp` extension — you’ll need this later.
    
3.  Log in to your **ChipHead Panel**.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/ENY9vz5gKTVC9OwwL7Jd0LKn7bPn3Em87137qLtozHss2OKlxq0tJvB6wYLspJOH8bkwqSgtFvY.webp)
    
4.  **Stop** your server.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020337_7136.png)
    
5.  Go to the **Files** tab.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020348_4233.webp)
    
6.  Navigate to the directory:
    
    ```javascript
    /garrysmod/maps/
    ```
    
7.  Click the **Upload** button.
    
8.  Select and upload your `.bsp` map file.
    
9.  Once uploaded, go to **Startup.**
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020406_3372.webp)
    
10.  In the **Map** field, paste the map name you copied earlier (without `.bsp`).
     
     ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/gattachments/L9aCqJB7cbIuf0BjKxAxwXl8ulThY0MIO6bJVcFNJ2vOKXg8tRnmaohXdrqSZ0PwmOVOjmW1VB9.png)
     
11.  **Start** your server.
     
     ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/attachments/20260613020509_7768.png)
     

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> **Success:** **Done!**
> Your new map is now live on your **Garry’s Mod** server. Players can connect and explore the custom environment right away — another great way to personalise your **ChipHead** server experience.