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To install Dynmap on a FREAKHOSTING Minecraft server, ask us for an extra port, install Dynmap from the Plugins page and restart once. Then set webserver-port in plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt to that port, restart and run dynmap fullrender world in the console. Players open the map at http://<your-IP>:<port> in any browser.

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Before you start

  • Open a ticket and ask for an extra port for Dynmap. Dynmap’s default is 8123, but on our servers you use the port we add for you.
  • Set a world border so the map doesn’t grow forever, for example worldborder center 0 0 and worldborder set 10000 in the console.
  • Make a backup.
Still deciding? Compare the two maps in Dynmap vs BlueMap.

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How to install Dynmap

1

Install the plugin

Click Plugins, search for Dynmap and click Install next to the version for your server. See install plugins.
2

Start once

Restart the server so Dynmap creates plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt, then click Stop.
3

Set the port

In Files, open plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt, find webserver-port and set your extra port:
Use your own port number. Click Save Content.
4

Choose the detail level (optional)

In the same file, deftemplatesuffix sets the detail. Leave it empty for the normal map, or use lowres or vlowres for a smaller, lighter map, or hires for more detail.
5

Start and render

Start the server and run this in the console:
Open http://203.0.113.10:8123 with your own IP and port.

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Dynmap render commands

Type these in the console without /, or in game with / (you need permission). Render the Nether and End too if you want them on the map, for example dynmap fullrender world_nether.

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How to keep Dynmap light

  • Render when few players are online, and use dynmap pause all if the server lags.
  • Use lowres or vlowres for big worlds.
  • Pre-generate the world with Chunky before the first full render.
  • Watch disk use on the Overview page. High-detail maps of large worlds can use many gigabytes.

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Dynmap troubleshooting

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Frequently asked questions

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What port does Dynmap use?

Dynmap’s default webserver-port is 8123. On our servers, use the extra port we add for your server, because another server may already use 8123.

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Why does the map page not load?

Check that webserver-port matches the extra port, that you restarted after saving, and that you used http://, not https://. The console shows an error at start-up if the port can’t be used.

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Why is my Dynmap blank or grey?

Nothing is rendered yet. Run dynmap fullrender world and check progress with dynmap stats.

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Does Dynmap slow down my server?

Full renders use CPU. Pause them with dynmap pause all when the server is busy, and lower the detail with deftemplatesuffix.

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Can I use Dynmap on Fabric?

Dynmap has builds for some mod loaders, installed from the Mods page. Check the version supports your exact Minecraft version. BlueMap is often the easier choice on mod loaders.

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Dynmap vs BlueMap

Which web map to choose.

Pre-generate with Chunky

Generate the world before rendering.

Fix server lag

Keep TPS at 20 while rendering.
Checked against the official Dynmap documentation on 29 October 2026, and the plugin install tested on our Game Panel (Minecraft 26.1, Paper and Fabric). Steps may differ slightly if Dynmap changes.

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Last Updated: October 2026