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Choose BlueMap if you want a modern 3D map players can fly around, and Dynmap if you want a classic flat map with web chat and a long list of marker add-ons. Both are free, show players live in a browser and need their own port. On FREAKHOSTING you install either from the Plugins (or Mods) page and ask us for that port.

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Dynmap vs BlueMap: what’s the difference?

Both render while the server runs, which uses CPU. Large worlds use a lot of disk space with either one.

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Which web map should you choose?

  • Want the best-looking map? BlueMap. Its 3D view is the main reason people pick it.
  • Want chat on the map or a light map? Dynmap, at lowres or vlowres detail.
  • Running Fabric or a modpack? BlueMap has mod loader versions and is installed from the Mods page.
  • Already use plugins that add Dynmap markers? Stay with Dynmap.
Not sure? Start with BlueMap. You can remove it from Plugins > Installed and try Dynmap instead.

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How to get a port for your web map

The map runs its own web server, so it needs its own port. Open a ticket and ask for an extra port for your web map. We tell you the number when it’s added. Players then open the map at http://<your-server-IP>:<map-port>, for example http://203.0.113.10:8100.

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How to set up BlueMap

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Install BlueMap

Click Plugins (or Mods on a mod loader), search for BlueMap and install it. Restart the server once so it creates its config files.
2

Accept the resource download

BlueMap needs Minecraft’s resources to draw blocks. In Files, open plugins/BlueMap/core.conf (on mod loaders: config/bluemap/core.conf), read the comment and set:
3

Set the port

In webserver.conf in the same folder, set port to your extra port:
Use your own port number.
4

Reload and open the map

Run bluemap reload in the console, or restart. Open http://203.0.113.10:8100 with your IP and map port. Run bluemap to see the render progress.
BlueMap’s server version needs a recent Java version. If the console shows an UnsupportedClassVersionError for BlueMap, see wrong Java version.

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How to set up Dynmap

The short version: install Dynmap from Plugins, restart once, set webserver-port in plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt to your extra port, restart and run dynmap fullrender world. For every step and command, see how to install Dynmap.

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How to keep a web map light

  • Set a world border first, for example worldborder set 10000. Without one, the map keeps growing as players explore.
  • Pre-generate the world with Chunky before the first full render.
  • Run full renders when few players are online.
  • Watch disk use on the Overview page.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is BlueMap better than Dynmap?

BlueMap looks better and works on more mod loaders. Dynmap has web chat, lower-detail options and many add-ons. Neither is better for everyone.

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What about squaremap?

squaremap is another free web map with a simple flat style for Paper and some mod loaders. It needs its own port too. The same port and world-border advice applies.

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Can I host BlueMap on Firebase or another website?

BlueMap can write the map as files that another web host serves. That setup is outside our panel. The built-in web server with an extra port is the simplest option.

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Does BlueMap work with Bedrock?

BlueMap renders Java Edition worlds. Bedrock players who join through GeyserMC still appear on the map, because they play in your Java world.

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Why is my map blank?

The world isn’t rendered yet, or the port is wrong. Run bluemap or dynmap stats to see progress, and check that the port in the config matches the extra port we gave you.

Minecraft server guide

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Install Dynmap

Full Dynmap setup and render commands.

Pre-generate with Chunky

Render a finished world, not a growing one.

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Checked against the official BlueMap and 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 the plugins change.

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Last Updated: October 2026