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Map Actions

What visitors and owners can do on Mapiry maps, grouped by context

Last updated: January 24, 2026

Map Actions

This page lists all the actions visitors and map owners can take on Mapiry maps, organized by where you perform them in the interface.

On a Map Page

As a Viewer (Public Maps)

  • Like a map - Save the map to your liked maps collection (requires login)
  • Unlike a map - Remove the map from your liked maps
  • Share map via social media - Post to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or Email
  • Copy map link - Copy the direct URL to clipboard
  • Click location markers - Open popup showing location name, description, and image
  • Get directions - Click "Get Directions" in location popup to open Google Maps
  • Pan and zoom - Navigate around the map using mouse/touch controls
  • Search locations - Find specific locations using the search box
  • Filter by category - Toggle category visibility in the locations panel
  • View locations list - Browse all locations in the sidebar panel
  • View full-screen - Expand map to full-screen mode

As an Owner (Your Own Maps)

All viewer actions, plus:

  • Edit map - Enter the map editor to modify the map
  • Delete map - Permanently remove the map
  • Toggle visibility - Change between Public and Private (Pro only for Private)
  • Generate access token - Create temporary 24-hour access links for private maps (Pro only)
  • Revoke access tokens - Remove access for previously generated tokens
  • View analytics - See total views, shares by platform, likes, and trends
  • Get embed code - Access the iframe code to embed the map on websites
  • Change custom slug - Update the readable URL for the map

In the Map Editor

Available only to map owners:

Adding Locations

  • Add location via search - Use Google Places to find and add locations
  • Add location by clicking - Click anywhere on the map to place a marker
  • Import from CSV - Bulk import locations from spreadsheet
  • Import from KML/KMZ - Import locations from Google My Maps
  • Use AI to generate map - Describe desired map for AI to create (costs 25 credits)
  • Use AI to add locations - Ask AI to add more locations (costs 15 credits)

Managing Locations

  • Edit location details - Update name, description, category, coordinates
  • Add location image - Upload image via Cloudinary or provide URL
  • Hide/unhide location - Toggle location visibility without deleting
  • Delete location - Permanently remove a location
  • Drag marker - Reposition location by dragging the marker
  • Reorder locations - Change the order locations appear in the sidebar

Categories & Styling

  • Create category - Add a new category with name and color
  • Edit category - Change category name or color
  • Delete category - Remove a category (locations become uncategorized)
  • Change base map style - Choose from 5 Mapbox styles

In the Share Dialog

Available to map owners:

  • Toggle public/private - Change map visibility settings
  • Copy direct link - Get the map URL to share
  • Share to platforms - Post directly to social media
  • Generate embed code - Get iframe code for websites
  • Generate access tokens - Create temporary access links for private maps (Pro only)

In Explore & Profiles

Available to all users:

In Explore

  • Search maps - Find maps by keyword
  • Filter by country - Show maps from specific countries
  • Sort by popularity/recency - Order results by views or date
  • View map details - Click to open any public map
  • Navigate pagination - Browse through multiple pages of results

In User Profiles

  • View user profiles - See other users' public information
  • View public maps - Browse maps created by a user
  • Like/unlike maps - Save maps to your collection from profiles

In Embedded Maps

Available to website visitors viewing embedded maps:

  • View all locations - See markers and location list
  • Click markers - Open popups with location details
  • Get directions - Navigate to locations via Google Maps
  • Pan and zoom - Navigate the map interface
  • Search - Find specific locations within the map
  • Filter by category - Toggle category visibility

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