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OSM Account Creation

NHVR bases NHVR Go upon OpenStreetMap data so having a rich and quality data set is critical. Community contributors ensure that this happens, however the more the merrier...so far there are nearly 9 million contributors globally. Want to become a contributor then keep reading. Introduction to OpenStreetMap (OSM) | NHVR Go Help Center

1.1. Create an OpenStreetMap (OSM) Account
Before making changes to OSM, you must have an account.

  1. Open a web browser and go to OpenStreetMap.

  2. Click Sign Up in the top-right corner.

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  3. Fill in the required details: Including email, display name and password. Links to terms of use, privacy policy and contributor terms and be accessed before signing up
    • Username (choose a professional and identifiable name).
    • Email (your work email is preferred).
    • Password.

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  4. Check your email inbox for the activation/verification email.

  5. Click the link in the email to verify your account.

  6. Log in to OSM with your username and password.

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