How to Setup Dynmap on a Minecraft Server

Dynmap is a powerful plugin that renders a live map of your Minecraft world in real-time, viewable through a web browser. This guide walks you through setting it up on your Minecraft server hosted with Beacon Hosting.

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Step 1: Access Your Server

Log in to the Beacon Hosting control panel and select your Minecraft server. You’ll need access to the file manager or FTP to complete installation.

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Step 2: Install the Dynmap Plugin

Option A: Use the Plugin Installer

1. Open your server dashboard.
2. Navigate to the Plugin Installer tab.
3. Search for Dynmap and click Install.

Option B: Manual Upload

1. Download the latest Dynmap .jar file from SpigotMC or the official site.
2. Upload the .jar to your /plugins directory using the file manager or FTP.
3. Restart the server to generate configuration files.

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Step 3: Configure Dynmap

After restarting, a new /plugins/dynmap/ folder will appear. Inside you'll find configuration files such as:

• configuration.txt
• templates/
• custom.css

Key settings to consider:

• Web server port: default is 8123
• Render settings: control update frequency and zoom levels
• Map types: set to flat, surface, or cave render modes

🛠️ Pro Tip: You can change the webserver port if 8123 is already in use.

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Step 4: View the Live Map

To view your Dynmap:

[http://your-server-ip:8123](http://your-server-ip:8123)

You should now see a real-time map of your server world.

📌 Reminder: If your server is behind a firewall or proxy (e.g., running via reverse proxy), make sure port 8123 is open.

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Troubleshooting Tips

• If the map isn’t loading, check the logs/dynmap.log file.
• Make sure your world has been rendered—run /dynmap fullrender in-game or from the console.