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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:

    • 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. Back: Getting Started Next: Step 2: Explore the Site Interface

    • Step 2: Explore the Site Interface

      After exiting the introduction tour, you’ll be taken to the main editor home page. Navigate to Getting Started : This section will lead you through the steps of creating an online editor account and familiarize you with your account dashboard. Step 1: Visit the TNMCorps Editor Website Step 3: Click on the SIGN IN tab

    • Step 3: Click on the SIGN IN tab

      Click the SIGN IN button in the left-hand menu to access the log in options. Navigate to Getting Started : This section will lead you through the steps of creating an online editor account and familiarize you with your account dashboard. Step 2: Explore the Site Interface Step 4: Select your Preferred Log In Provider

    • 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. External login services use OAuth 2.0 technology, where your password always stays confidential between you and your preferred login provider, and you won't have to remember another one to access the TNMCorps editor. If you don’t already have a Microsoft®, Google...

    • 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. NOTE: We reserve the right to decline sharing or request that you change any username that may be deemed...

After you set up your login and profile information

 

How to Access your Account Information Again 

  1. 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. 
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The new TNMCorps editor user profile left sidebar menu and window

 

2. From the profile window, you can make changes to your account, or log out.

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The new National Map Corps Editor Edit Profile window
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