Setting Up a Live Web Map

Give your players a bird's-eye view of your world. BlueMap and Dynmap create a live, interactive map that anyone can view in their web browser. It's not just a map; it's a way to show off your community's builds in full 3D and see where everyone is in real-time.

1. Pick Your Style

BlueMap: Stunning, full-3D maps that look exactly like the game. It’s perfect if you want to show off high-quality builds.
Dynmap: The classic 2D/Isometric choice. It's built for functionality and has great integrations with other plugins like GriefPrevention.

2. Linking the "Web Port"

Because the map is essentially a website, it needs its own "door" (port) to talk to the internet.

Install your chosen plugin from the Plugins tab.
Go to the Network tab in Mission Control and find your assigned Web Port. [image - Mission Control > Settings | Network | Highlighting the newly assigned Web Port for the map plugin]
Open the plugin's config file (in the Files tab) and change the port to match your assigned one.
Restart the server. You can now view your map at http://your-server-ip:your-port.

3. Rendering the World

Once the plugin is installed, it needs to "scan" your world to create the map. This is a big job for the CPU, so it's best to do this when the server is quiet.

For Dynmap: Type /dynmap fullrender
For BlueMap: Type /bluemap render world [image - External > Web Browser | Live Map | High-quality 3D BlueMap render of a Minecraft world city in a browser window]

4. Pro Admin Tips

Markers: You can add icons to the map to show where "Spawn," the "Shopping District," or the "Arena" are located.
Save Disk Space: If your map folder is getting too big, you can lower the image quality in the config file. 3D maps like BlueMap can take up several gigabytes if you aren't careful!
Privacy: If you have a secret base, you can use the /dynmap hide command to vanish from the live map.

Can't get the map to load in your browser? Revisit our Connection Troubleshooting guide to ensure your ports are open and active.