JourneyMap Mod FAQ

Just play normally — JourneyMap begins drawing the map automatically as you explore, filling in chunks around you. Open the full-screen map with the default keybind (J) to see what's been recorded so far.

JourneyMap only maps terrain you've actually visited or that's within your loaded view distance, so unexplored regions stay dark until you travel there. If a previously mapped area turns black, your map data may have been reset or the world/dimension changed.

Open the JourneyMap options menu from the minimap or the mod list, then go to the key bindings section to rebind the full-screen map, waypoint, and minimap toggle keys. You can also change these in Minecraft's standard Controls menu under the JourneyMap category.

Press the waypoint key (default B) or use the full-screen map to create a waypoint at your current position or a clicked location, then name it and pick a color/icon. Teleporting to a waypoint only works if cheats or the appropriate permissions are enabled, since JourneyMap doesn't grant teleport by itself.

Yes, it works on servers, but the server may limit what you can see — some disable cave mapping, entity radar, or waypoint sharing. If features seem missing on a server, check the server's JourneyMap config or ask the admin.

JourneyMap supports sharing waypoints with other players on the same server through its waypoint sharing options, if enabled. You can also export or copy your map data files to move your map between installations.

JourneyMap includes a built-in web server that lets you open your map in a browser on the same machine or network, useful for a second monitor. Enable the web map option in JourneyMap's settings and open the address it provides.

Mapping many chunks, especially with cave mapping and entity radar on, increases CPU and RAM use. Lower the mapping detail, reduce update frequency, or disable cave/entity features in the JourneyMap options to improve performance.

Map data is stored per-world in JourneyMap's config/data folder; you can delete the relevant world's map files to start fresh. Do this while the game is closed to avoid corrupting the data.

Running two minimap mods at once often causes overlapping overlays, keybind conflicts, or crashes, so it's best to use only one. If you must keep both, disable one mod's minimap rendering and rebind conflicting keys.

Press the JourneyMap full-screen map key (J by default) to open the large map view. You can rebind this in the mod's options if it conflicts with another mod or your inventory key.

Open the full-screen map, then use the waypoint creation option to add a point at your current location or at a spot you click on the map. You can then name it, pick a color, and choose an icon so it stands out.

Open the JourneyMap options menu and go to the minimap settings, where you can change its position, size, and shape. You can also toggle it off entirely if you only want the full-screen map.

This usually means the chunk hasn't been explored yet, so the mod has nothing to draw there. Walk or fly through the area and the map will fill in as you go.

Yes, JourneyMap works in both single-player worlds and on multiplayer servers. In single-player it can map more freely, while on servers some features depend on what the server allows.

JourneyMap includes a web map feature that serves your map to a browser, which is handy for a second monitor. Enable the web map option in the mod's settings, then open the local address it provides in your browser.

Open the waypoint manager from the full-screen map, select the waypoint you want to change, and use the delete or hide option. You can also toggle whether a waypoint shows on the minimap, the full map, or both.

JourneyMap is generally lightweight, but mapping large areas or running the web map can use extra resources. If you notice lag, try lowering the minimap update rate or disabling features you don't use in the mod's performance settings.

JourneyMap is a Java Edition mod, so it does not work on Bedrock, Pocket Edition, or console versions. Bedrock players need to look for a different map solution made for that edition.