Help CenterOne of the exciting aspects of setting up a Minecraft server is the freedom to shape your and your players' experiences. One way to achieve this is through custom multiplayer Minecraft maps. These pre-built worlds offer a range of gameplay experiences, from carefully plotted adventure narratives to intricate architectural marvels and everything in between.
But where do you find these maps, and how can you be sure they'll be a good fit for your server? In this guide, we will explore where and how you can find custom multiplayer maps suitable for your Minecraft Server.
👉 Looking for how to import custom maps to your server? Check out our guide here.
Where to Find Minecraft Maps
There are many sites where you can download custom Minecraft maps from, but generally speaking, the following sites are the most places to download them:
CurseForge
One of the most popular modding platforms doesn't just provide mods and modpacks. CurseForge also hosts a number of Minecraft maps for downloading including amazing multiplayer based maps that are great for playing on a server with your friends! Much like its mods, they can also be automatically installed using the CurseForge app!
Planet Minecraft (PlanetMC)
Planet Minecraft, also known as PlanetMC, is another fairly popular map-sharing website that also hosts a variety of texture packs, skins, and other goodies. It's a great source for most, if not all Minecraft content! You can also see popular and trending maps on Planet Minecraft making it super easy to know what everyone is playing right now.
Minecraft Maps
Not one for multipurpose sites? Minecraft Maps has you covered! This site is dedicated solely to the hosting of various user-created worlds, ready to unpack and play! Because it only hosts maps, it's likely one of the most straightforward sites to find and acquire new worlds to explore!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are Minecraft maps free?
A: Yes, generally, Minecraft maps are completely free to download from the popular Minecraft Map websites.
Q: Can you add any Minecraft map to a server?
A: Yes, any Minecraft map can be added to a server, and most maps are designed to be played with multiple players. In some cases though, maps may have issues with multiple players joining.
Q: Where are Minecraft maps stored?
A: In singleplayer, maps are stored within the saves folder in your .minecraft folder. On a multiplayer server, your Minecraft map is the "world" folder in the server's directory.