Add custom maps to your Trackmania server: download .Gbx tracks, upload them to UserData\Maps with the File Manager, then add them to your MatchSettings map list and restart.
Custom maps are one of the best ways to make your Trackmania server unique. New .Gbx tracks give your players fresh challenges, creative layouts and environments that keep your community active.
Upload custom maps to your Trackmania server
One of the most popular websites to find and download Trackmania maps is https://trackmania.exchange/, with thousands of community-made tracks.
- Download the .Gbx map files you want and save them to your computer.
- Open your GTXGaming Game Panel and click the File Manager button.
- Go to the folder
\UserData\Maps\ - Upload your map files into one of the existing folders, or create a new folder to organise your tracks your way.
- Once uploaded, change your game mode example files to include the new tracks. Follow this guide: How to Set Up Custom Game Modes and Maps on Your Trackmania Server.
After saving your configuration, start your server to apply the new track list.
Add the maps to your match settings
- Find your MatchSettings file in the
\UserDatadirectory. - Add the paths of your newly uploaded maps under the map list section.
- Save the file once all the maps you want are added.
- Restart your server to make the new maps available in rotation.
Your custom maps now appear in your Trackmania server rotation, ready to play.
Tips and warnings
- Always stop your server before editing or uploading files, to prevent data corruption.
- Keep map names unique: duplicate names can cause loading or rotation issues.
- Organise your maps into categories (for example Races, Stunts, Community) for easier management.
Final thoughts
Custom maps are a simple and powerful way to keep your Trackmania server fresh. Updating your map list regularly keeps your community coming back. Need help with game modes or rotations? See our other Trackmania server guides below.
Trackmania custom map questions
How do I add custom maps to my Trackmania server?
Download the .Gbx files (for example from trackmania.exchange), upload them to \UserData\Maps\ with the File Manager, add their paths to the map list in your MatchSettings file and restart the server.
Where do I find Trackmania maps?
Trackmania Exchange (trackmania.exchange) is one of the most popular sites, with thousands of community-made tracks to download as .Gbx files.
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