How to Set Up Dynmap on a Minecraft Java Edition 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.

Step 1: Install the Mod/Plugin

1. Download mod
   Download Dynmap 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 Dynmap config file in the file browser.

   • Fabric/Forge: config/dynmap/configuration.txt
   • Paper/Spigot/Bukkit: plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt

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

   webserver-port: 8123
   

3. Replace port
   Replace 8123 with your chosen port from Step 2.

   webserver-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