--- title: "How to install Dynmap on a Minecraft server: a live online map | StreetHosting" description: "Complete guide to installing and configuring Dynmap on your Minecraft server. Let players and visitors see your world in real time from the browser." url: "https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server" type: "page" language: "en-US" --- Minecraft · 3 min · Intermediate Published on Jun 18, 2026 · Updated on Jun 18, 2026 # Dynmap for a Minecraft server: a live online map Dynmap turns your server's world into an interactive map you can open in a browser. Here is how to install it, set the port and keep it running without slowing the server down. 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Set the port in the _configuration.txt_ file (default: 8123), open the port in the firewall and open the map in your browser using the server IP. ## What Dynmap is[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#o-que-e-dynmap) Dynmap is a plugin that renders the server's world as an interactive map you can open in a browser, like Google Maps, but for your Minecraft server. Players and visitors can explore the terrain, see where other players are in real time and follow builds without having to join the game. Besides being an engagement tool for the community, Dynmap helps promote the server: just share the map link to attract new players who want to see the world before joining. ## Requirements before installing[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#requisitos) * A server running Paper, Spigot or Purpur (Java Edition) * Access to the server's plugins folder * Port 8123 available (or another one of your choice) * Permission to open a port in the firewall or hosting panel Dynmap works best on [Paper or Purpur](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/paper-vs-spigot-minecraft) servers because of the threading optimizations that reduce the impact of rendering. ## Install the plugin[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#instalar) 1. Go to the official Dynmap site (dynmap.us) or Modrinth and download the version that matches your server. 2. Upload the .jar file to the server's **plugins** folder. 3. Restart the server so Dynmap generates its configuration files. 4. Confirm that the **plugins/dynmap** folder was created with files inside. Make sure you download the Dynmap version that matches your server version. Installing the wrong one can cause errors at startup. ## Basic configuration[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#configurar) The main configuration file is **plugins/dynmap/configuration.txt**. These are the most important options to start with: * **webserver-port**: the map web server port (default: 8123) * **update-period**: the interval in seconds between map updates * **sendposition**: when true, shows player positions on the map * **worlds**: the list of worlds that will be rendered On servers with limited resources, raise **update-period** to 30 or 60 seconds. The map does not need to refresh every second to be useful. ## Open the map[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#acessar-mapa) After you configure it and restart the server, open your browser and go to the map using the server IP followed by the configured port. If the IP is 123.45.67.89 and the port is 8123, the address looks like this: `http://123.45.67.89:8123` If the server has a custom domain set up, you can use the domain instead of the IP. To set one up, see the guide on a [custom domain for Minecraft](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/minecraft-custom-domain). ## Performance tips[](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#performance) Dynmap renders in the background, but it still uses resources. A few practices to keep the server healthy: * Render only the worlds players actually use * Turn off isometric mode if you do not need it (it uses far more CPU) * Use **lowres** mode for large, rarely visited worlds * Schedule full renders for low-traffic hours * Keep the explored world under control with a world border plugin If the server still shows a drop in [TPS](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/what-is-tps-minecraft) after you install Dynmap, consider a [plan with more CPU](https://streethosting.com.br/en/minecraft-pro) or move to a [VPS with root access](https://streethosting.com.br/en/vps) for full control over resources. In this guide * [What Dynmap is](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#o-que-e-dynmap) * [Requirements before installing](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#requisitos) * [Install the plugin](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#instalar) * [Basic configuration](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#configurar) * [Open the map](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#acessar-mapa) * [Performance tips](https://streethosting.com.br/en/guides/minecraft/dynmap-minecraft-server#performance) ## Frequently asked questions Does Dynmap slow down the server? It depends on the configuration. Dynmap renders the map in the background and can use extra CPU while it does. Adjusting the update interval and limiting the rendered worlds fixes most of the impact. What port does Dynmap use by default? The default port is 8123. You need to open that port in the server firewall and, in some cases, in the hosting panel so the map is reachable from outside. Can I make the map visible only to players with a password? Yes. Dynmap has a built-in login option. You set a username and password in the configuration.txt file and enable the requirelogin field to restrict access to the map. Does Dynmap work with a Bedrock server? Dynmap is a Java plugin. It does not work directly on pure Bedrock. If the server uses Geyser for crossplay, the Java side still runs Dynmap normally and Bedrock players show up on the map. Next step Minecraft plans Compare Minecraft hosting options in Brazil. 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