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Dynmap Plugin FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I open the Dynmap map in my browser?
Dynmap runs a built-in web server, so once the plugin is active you open your browser and go to your server's address on the Dynmap port (the default is shown in the config). If you're playing locally, that's usually your own machine's address; on a hosted server, use the server's IP or domain.
Why is my Dynmap map blank or not loading?
The most common causes are the wrong port, a firewall blocking the Dynmap port, or the map not having rendered yet. Check that the port in your config is open and reachable, then give the renderer time to finish its first pass over the world.
How do I make the map update faster?
Dynmap updates in real time for changes near players, but full renders of unexplored or distant chunks happen on a schedule. You can tune the render frequency and trigger manual full renders from the Dynmap commands to refresh areas immediately.
How do I add a marker or point of interest to the map?
Markers are added through the web interface's marker controls or via Dynmap commands, and they can be grouped into marker sets. You can also define areas and lines the same way to outline regions or draw routes.
Can other players see my chat on the Dynmap web map?
Yes, Dynmap can display chat as balloons over players' heads or in a chatbox on the web page, depending on your configuration. This is controlled by the chat component settings, which you can enable, disable, or restrict.
Why don't player faces show up on the map?
Player faces require the skin/face component to be enabled and the player to be online and tracked. If faces are missing, check that the component is turned on and that the player isn't hidden by a permission or visibility setting.
How do I hide certain players or areas from the map?
Dynmap supports hiding players via permissions or the hidden-players setting, and you can restrict who sees what using permission nodes. For areas, use marker sets with visibility rules rather than trying to edit the render itself.
Will Dynmap lag my server?
Dynmap is designed to be lightweight, but heavy renderers and frequent full renders can use CPU and memory. If you notice lag, switch to a performance-oriented renderer, lower the render frequency, and limit how much of the world is rendered at once.
Does Dynmap work with other map or chat plugins?
Dynmap is built around components, so it can integrate with other plugins that hook into it, such as chat or permissions systems. Compatibility depends on the other plugin supporting Dynmap's API or components; check that plugin's own docs for Dynmap support.
How do I change which worlds Dynmap shows?
Worlds are configured individually in the Dynmap config, where you enable or disable each world and choose its renderer. If a world isn't appearing, make sure it's listed and enabled, then trigger a render for it.