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# Organizing Data into Projects

Once the data is integrated, the next step is to organize it into projects, in order to publish it to end users through mapping applications.

A project consists of an ordered list of map layers and non-spatial tabular data. JMap Cloud mapping applications such as JMap NG open these projects to display their content. You can create as many projects as needed to meet your requirements.

Each layer in a project is linked to a [spatial data source](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/integrating-data-data-sources.md), which provides the data displayed. It is possible to:

* reuse the same data source across multiple projects, with different styles or filters,
* or use the same data source multiple times within a single project, in particular to display different filtered views of the same data.

This flexibility enables a customized and targeted presentation of your data, while optimizing reuse.

Projects are secure resources: permissions can be assigned to restrict or grant access to specific users. This allows for precise control over who can view or interact with each project.

The **Projects** section of JMap Cloud Portal allows you to create and manage your projects. Projects can also be created directly from the [Dashboard](/en/jmap-cloud-portal/user-guide-for-jmap-cloud-portal/introduction/dashboard.md).

The following sections describe the steps required to create a project, as well as the management options available for projects you have access to.