Publishing and sharing maps
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Editors can share their maps with teammates or the public using Builder's sharing feature. To do so, click either the Share button on the top right of the map Builder, or select Share from the three-dot menu next to a map in the workspace. The available sharing options are:
Private: Only you can view and edit the map.
Organization: The map will be visible to users in your organization.
Entire Organization: The map will be visible to all users within your organization.
Specific groups: The map will be visible only to specific groups of users in your organization (see our section on sharing with groups for more information).
Specific users: The map will be visible only to specific users within your organization.
Public: Anyone with the map link can view it.
The Public map sharing option can be disabled for all users within your organization. If you're an Admin and want to disable this, please contact us through your usual point of contact or via email to support@carto.com.
Once a map is shared, Editors can enable collaborative mapping to let other Editors edit the map, and they can set specific URL Parameters to direct Viewers to specific map views, layers, or geographic areas.
When the Specific users share option is selected, Editors can choose individual users to grant access to the map. These users will receive an email notification when the Share button is clicked, informing them that the map has been shared with them.
Access can be revoked at any time by clicking the three-dot menu next to a user's name and selecting Revoke access. From the same menu, Editors can also choose to resend the notification email.
Public maps can be set to require a password before they can be viewed. To enable this, simply tick the password protection checkbox in the share modal of a public map, set a new password and click Save This password can be changed or removed at any time.
Once this is set, anyone trying to access the map will be required to enter the password to view the map.
Once the map is accessible by others, you can access the following sharing resources:
Copy map link: Quickly share your map by copying its direct link. You can access this resource from the main Sharing modal or as a quick action.
Embed this map: Seamlessly integrate your map into websites or applications with the provided embed code snippet available in the Sharing modal. Learn more about embedding maps.
Develop a custom app: Use the Map ID available in the Sharing modal to craft a custom application. Read more in this section.
Once you've shared your map with your organization, groups, or made it public, you can manage its updates to ensure that any ongoing edits enhance rather than disrupt the viewing experience.
To publish your recent modifications, use the "Publish updates" option. This is conveniently located as a quick action near the Share button or within the main sharing modal. This feature allows for swift publication of updates.
Upon publishing, the system ensures that all viewers access the most current version of the map. For editors, the modal will display the date of the most recent update, providing clear insight into the timeliness of the shared information.
We've updated the location of the map settings for viewers! Now, you can find these settings directly under the icon, positioned next to the "Preview" button. This change streamlines your workflow by placing viewer-specific map settings outside the Sharing modal, making them more accessible. Discover all you need to know about adjusting map settings for your viewers here.
