If you're looking for a way to help keep track of your travels and stay connected with where you are, the Google Maps Portal is an excellent option. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to login and start using the Portal.
How to login to Google Maps Portal
If you are not already logged in to your Google Maps Portal account, you will first need to create an account. After creating your account, you can login using the following steps.
1. In your web browser, open the Google Maps Portal at https://maps.google.com/.
2. If you have not already logged in, click the Sign In link in the top left corner of the main screen.
3. Enter your email address and password, and click Log In.
4. At the top right of the main screen, under Your Account, click My Settings to open the My Settings page.
5. Click the Login button next to your name on the My Settings page to open the Login form.
6. Enter your email address and password, and click Log In to log in to your Google Maps Portal account.
How to add a location
If you have a Google Maps account, adding a new location to the maps is easy. You can add locations by using the Google Maps Portal or by using the google.com website.
To add a location using the Google Maps Portal, open the Google Maps Portal and sign in. On the left side of the screen, under "Maps", click "Add Location." Enter your address or Latitude and Longitude values, and click "Save." If you're adding a location from a computer, click the "Import from File" button, select the file you want to use, and then click "Open." You can also copy and paste a location into the text box. When you're done, click "Save."
To add a location using Google.com, open Google Maps and sign in. Click on the three lines in the top-left corner of the main page (or on the map itself), and select "Locations." Click on the "+" sign in the bottom right corner of the screen. Enter your address or Latitude and Longitude values, and click "Add." You can also copy and paste a location into the text box. When you're done, click "Save
How to edit a location
If you're looking to edit a location on Google Maps, you can do so through the portal. The first step is to login to your account and click on the map in the upper-left corner. From there, select "Maps" from the menu and then "Edit location."
To change a location's name, address, or coordinates, simply enter the new information into the corresponding fields and click "Update." If you'd like to delete a location, select it from the list and click "Delete."
Happy mapping!
How toRemove a location
Google Maps Portal is a great tool for finding locations. However, sometimes you may need to remove a location from your map. Here's how to do it:
1. Open the Google Maps Portal app on your phone or computer.
2. Click on the menu button in the top-left corner of the screen and select "Settings."
3. In the "Settings" section, click on "Maps."
4. Under "Map Types," select "Google Maps."
5. Under "Maps Settings," click on the blue arrow next to the location you want to delete and then click "Remove."
6. If prompted, confirm that you want to delete the location and then click OK.
How to use Google Maps in Navigation Mode
Google Maps Navigation Mode lets you control your navigation using the Google Maps interface. To access this mode, open the Google Maps app and click on the three lines in the bottom right corner (or press ⌘M). The three lines will turn into a car. Click on the gear icon in the top left corner and select "Navigation Mode."
Now you can use the Google Maps interface to navigate to your destination. To change directions, click on the arrow in the upper right corner of the map and select "Directions." To search for a place, type in its address or city name and press Enter. You can also use Street View to see what it looks like from different angles.
To exit navigation mode, click on the car in the bottom right corner (or press Esc).
How to share a map with someone
If you want to share a map with someone, you need to login to your Google Maps Portal account first. You can then follow these steps:
1. Open the Google Maps Portal app on your desktop or laptop.
2. In the top left corner of the app, click Accounts.
3. In the Accounts panel, click Login.
4. Enter your Google Maps Portal username and password, and click Login.
5. In the top right corner of the app, click My Maps.
6. Click Share Map.
Conclusion
Google Maps Portal is a new way for businesses and organizations to manage their mapping data. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to login and start using Google Maps Portal. If you're not familiar with the product, be sure to check out their overview before continuing.