> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.besmart.software/be.smart-site-management/getting-started/project-set-up-in-site-management/site-management-project-configuration/background-maps.md).

# Background maps

Site Management provides the possibility to use custom maps, for example up-to-date orthophoto from drone flight, if it is captured. 

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/4H6HVpjB3ed9n9vn7sd3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configuring background maps</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The maps must be available in one of the following formats WMS / WMTS / WFS / XYZ. To add maps URL address for the map server is needed.&#x20;

To add maps, click **Configure** and a new dialog opens. Dialog prompts which type of map is being added (WMS / WMTS / WFS / XYZ). Select the wanted type from the dropdown list and click **Next** to continue.

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/JVo6pCcfHz2WJ8f4R4hD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Adding a new map layer</p></figcaption></figure></div>

URL is put in *Service URL* -field and other settings can be edited. The available map layers from the wanted service are shown in the next dialog, which is accessed by clicking **Next**.&#x20;

Select the wanted map layers from the dropdown list, and click **Next** to finalize the selection.&#x20;

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/C8K3DvROOO2oTIOY1DVN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Background maps -section when layers are added</p></figcaption></figure></div>

The added map layers are listed here and the map layers can be renamed, address copied, settings edited and deleted. If there is a need to add more maps, it can still be done by clicking **Add a new map.**