How to Set Up Dynmap on a Minecraft Java Server
Dynmap creates an interactive web map of your Minecraft server that you can open in a browser — similar to Google Maps for your world.
Warning
Dynmap requires its own port for the web server. Do not use your server's default port!
Step 1: Install the Mod/Plugin
Download mod
Download Dynmap for your server version.- For Fabric/Forge: Download the mod version and place it in the
modsfolder. - For Paper/Spigot/Bukkit: Download the plugin version and place it in the
pluginsfolder.
- For Fabric/Forge: Download the mod version and place it in the
Restart server
Restart your server so the config files are created.
Step 2: Open a Port
Open network section
Open the Network section in your dashboard. There you will find an overview of all available ports.Choose a port
Choose an available port and note it down.
Important
Do not use your server's default port! Dynmap requires a separate port.
Step 3: Configure the Config File
Open config file
Navigate to the Dynmap config file in the file browser.- Fabric/Forge:
config/dynmap/configuration.txt - Paper/Spigot/Bukkit:
plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt
- Fabric/Forge:
Find port line
Open the file and look for the line:webserver-port: 8123webserver-port: 8123Replace port
Replace8123with your chosen port from Step 2.webserver-port: YOUR_PORTwebserver-port: YOUR_PORTSave changes
Save the file.
Step 4: Restart the Server
Restart server
Restart your server for the changes to take effect.Open the map
Open the web map in your browser at:http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:YOUR_PORThttp://YOUR_SERVER_IP:YOUR_PORT
Tip
On first start, Dynmap renders the entire world — depending on world size this can take several hours. After that, only changes are re-rendered.