# Integrating Data: Data Sources

The first step in the map publishing workflow is to integrate data into JMap Cloud by creating data sources (DS).

A data source is any service or file that provides information to JMap Cloud:

* Spatial data (vector or raster).
* Non-spatial tabular data.

JMap Cloud supports several types of data sources:

* **Spatial DS**
  * Vector files (GeoJSON, Shapefile, etc.).
  * Raster files (GeoTIFF).
  * WMS / WMTS services.
  * Vector tile services.
  * Feature services (OGC).
  * Custom.
* **Non-spatial DS**
  * CSV files.
* **Synchronization with JMap Server**\
  A JMap Server administrator can synchronize data sources, layers, or even entire projects from a JMap Server instance to JMap Cloud. For more information, see the [JMap Server Administrator Manual](https://docs-jmapserver-lima.k2geospatial.com/e/administrator/jmap-server-administrator-manual).
* **DS shared by other organizations.**

## Data Sources Section

The **Data Sources** section contains three tabs: **Data Sources**, **Uploaded Files**, and **Exported Files**.

In this section you have tools to:

* Upload files (vector, raster, or CSV) to create new data sources.
* Configure direct connections to external data services (WMS, WMTS, vector tiles, features) to create new spatial data sources.
* Create custom spatial data sources.
* Export data from vector spatial data sources or non-spatial data sources to files.

Once created, data sources are immediately available for creating map layers and tables in your projects.

### Data Sources Tab

This tab displays a table of data sources you own, as well as those shared by other members of your organization and those shared by other organizations. For more information on access rights and resource management, see the Data Source [Permissions](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/integrating-data-data-sources/managing-data-sources/permissions.md) section.

Each data source appears as a row in the table. The columns provide the following information:

* Data source name.
* Source type.
* Status.
* CRS (Coordinate Reference System, for spatial data).
* Number of elements (for vector and tabular DS).
* Owners.
* Tags.
* Last modified date.

A contextual menu displayed when hovering over a data source name gives you access to its [management](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/integrating-data-data-sources/managing-data-sources.md) functions. If you select multiple data sources that you own, the contextual menu allows you to perform certain tasks for the entire selection.

You can filter the data sources in the table based on their organization.

You can create a new data source from this tab.

### Uploaded Files Tab

This tab displays a table of all files you have uploaded. A button also allows you to add new files.

The table presents the following information for each file:

* File name
* Data type (vector, raster, or tabular)
* Format
* Size
* Status
* Upload date

Multiple files can have the same name.

When you need to upload many files, such as to create a mosaic, you can do so in bulk from this interface.

You can select one or more files using the checkboxes; the contextual menu allows you to delete them in a single operation.

See the [Uploading Files](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/integrating-data-data-sources/creating-data-sources/uploading-files.md) section for more details.

### Exported Files Tab

This tab displays a table of files you have exported from data sources you own.

The table presents the following information for each file:

* File name
* Size
* File creation date

The contextual menu allows you to download each exported file or delete it.

You can select multiple files, and the contextual menu allows you to delete them in bulk.

See the [Exporting Files](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/integrating-data-data-sources/managing-data-sources/exporting-files.md) section for more details.


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