Map Server

MapTiler Server makes it possible to host and serve maps from your own hardware. Usually, it’s more convenient to host in MapTiler Cloud because then you don’t have to worry about the hosting infrastructure. Sometimes, however, you want full control over your maps to comply with strict security policies, or maybe your users need to access the maps in an offline environment. This is where map self-hosting comes into play.

To self-host a map, you’ll need:

  • The hosting hardware, typically a dedicated on-premises server or a virtual machine in your private cloud.
  • MapTiler Server installed on the hardware. It’s the application that takes care of hosting and serving your maps.
  • The maps. We provide a wide range of professional maps for self-hosting, fully customizable and ready-to-use.
  • Optionally, custom data that you want to add to the maps, such as your geodata visualizations or drone imagery.

The resources below help you set it all up and make it work.

Getting started

If you’re completely new to map self-hosting and want to see how it works, or if you need to try out MapTiler Server to see whether it’s the right solution for you, we recommend this friendly step-by-step guide.

Installation and running

Get specific setup instructions and help with running MapTiler Server in a production environment.

Interfaces

Working with maps

Learn how to prepare, customize, and view your self-hosted maps.

Preparing map data

Customizing map design

Viewing the maps

Administration

Manage MapTiler Server and perform common administration tasks.

License

Reference

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