Getting Started
This section will lead you through the steps of creating a map editor account and familiarize you with your account dashboard.
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Setting up an Online Editor Account
Follow these steps to access the web-based map editor and create an account:
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Step 1: Visit the TNMCorps Editor Website
When you first access the TNMCorps editor, you’ll see a tour page. Click on the arrows in the bottom corners or click on the navigation dots in the center to scroll through the introduction tour. Click Skip to exit the tour or click Done to end the tour.
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Step 2: Explore the Site Interface
After exiting the introduction tour, you’ll be taken to the main editor home page.
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Step 3: Click on the SIGN IN tab
Click the SIGN IN button in the left-hand menu to access the log in options.
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Step 4: Select your Preferred Log In Provider
The TNMCorps editor utilizes third party log in providers: Microsoft, Google, and ArcGIS Online. The DOI option is for USGS admins only.
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Step 5: Edit your Profile Information
When you first set up your account, you’ll need to enter a username (do not use an email address as your username), an optional Twitter/X handle, and either grant or deny consent to publish your username as needed for recognition or social media purposes. When finished, click Create Account.
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After you set up your login and profile information
How to Access your Account Information Again
- Click on the Profile tab to bring up a window displaying your username, editor roles, edit count, recognition badges earned, and a list of your edits.
2. From the profile window, you can make changes to your account, or log out.
