How to Set Up BlueMap on a Minecraft Java Edition Server

BlueMap creates a 3D web map of your Minecraft server that you can view in a browser. The map is rendered as a textured mesh and allows you to fly through the world with a camera.

Step 1: Install the Mod/Plugin

1. Download mod
   Download BlueMap for your server version.

   • For Fabric/Forge: Download the mod version and place it in the mods folder.
   • For Paper/Spigot/Bukkit: Download the plugin version and place it in the plugins folder.

2. Restart server
   Restart your server so the config files are created.

Step 2: Open a Port

1. Open network section
   Open the Network section in your dashboard. There you will find an overview of all available ports.

2. Choose a port
   Choose an available port and note it down.

Step 3: Configure the Config File

1. Open config file
   Navigate to the BlueMap webserver config in the file browser.

   • Fabric/Forge: config/bluemap/webserver.conf
   • Paper/Spigot/Bukkit: plugins/BlueMap/webserver.conf

2. Find port line
   Open the file and look for the line:

   port: 8100
   

3. Replace port
   Replace 8100 with your chosen port from Step 2.

   port: YOUR_PORT
   

4. Save changes
   Save the file.

Step 4: Restart the Server

1. Restart server
   Restart your server for the changes to take effect.

2. Open the map
   Open the web map in your browser at:

   http://YOUR_SERVER_IP:YOUR_PORT