How To: Create a Public Map ​

With Honeycomb, you can create and share public maps, for free. Your public maps can have an unlimited number of viewers.

You can view an example of a public Honeycomb map here: https://app.honeycombmaps.com/maps/shared/1xz2BvxD9yQ8u7bPuKsHZpYwiHWg61Uq3?provider=gdrive

This guide will show you how to create and share a public map that anyone can view.

Prerequisites ​

• A completed Honeycomb map
• Understanding of privacy implications

Step-by-Step Guide ​

1. Prepare Your Map ​

The first step is to have a Honeycomb Map that you're ready to share. You can take a look a our Getting Started Guide for instructions on how to create a map.

2. Open Google Drive Sharing Settings ​

Option 1: Click on the 'Share' icon in the upper-right-hand side of the Honeycomb window. This will open an embedded google drive sharing dialog.

Option 2: Find your map file in your Google Drive, and click on 'Share'.\

3. Share with 'Anyone with the link' ​

Select the option 'Anyone with the link' and set the permissions to 'Viewer'

4. Generate Public Honeycomb Maps Link ​

In Honeycomb, open the 'Save/Share Map' pane in the Edit Map sidebar.

You will see two new pieces of text that can be copied: a link to the public map, and a piece of code that can be used to embed the map.

Click on the 'Copy' button in the 'Map is publicly shared' box to copy a link to the map.

That's it - you now have a public map! With Honeycomb Maps, you don't need to worry about hosting or usage limits.

Privacy Considerations ​

• Public maps can be viewed by anyone with the link
• Consider data sensitivity before making maps public
• Review your organization's data sharing policies

Next Steps ​

• Learn how to embed your map on a website
• Explore save and share options