How can I use Dropbox to host a custom RUST map file?

Question

I would like to know how to host the .map file here for my RUST Game server?

I have followed the intructions to the letter and can't get the file to load.

some say dropbox doesn't work, some say it does... So far it's not working for me and i'm following tutorials that used dropbox....

I have done this so far.

Uploaded the .map file to my account here. I have set it to be able to share with anyone who has the link.

I use Scalacube for hosting so they ask me to input the .map file location in the "Custom Map" input area so I do.  https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngsxyy0pj3epw/Dystopia4.map?dl=1

Still nothing......

:-(

What am I doing wrong?

Rich · Answer

The issue is likely due to the fact that adding ?dl=1 to the end of a share link causes a redirect to a different URL. If your game server can't handle the redirect properly, you won't be able to host the file on Dropbox.

Also, keep in mind that Dropbox was not intended to host live game files like that. It's a file sync and collaboration service; not a file host. There are far better options out there for hosting files intended for game servers and other such applications.

Headless_Zombie · Answer

I am having the same problem too. I use scalacube also have you figured it out yet?

Vercetti · Answer

its not a unpackable file, its a .map

Im stuck at this point, cause i really dont know how..