From OpenStreetMap

Uploading Data

Data can be uploaded to OSM before or after converting it to map data. All GPX data used to create maps from is encouraged to be uploaded for public use so that all OSM data has a source, and so that others can use the data in the future.

How to Upload

1. Go to the main OSM page.
2. Login (remember you need an OSM account by signing up here).
3. Click “GPS traces” along the top.
4. Click on "See just your traces, or upload a trace".
5. In the 3 boxes at the top do the following:
   1. Find and select the file you wish to upload.
   2. Name the file.
   3. Add helpful tags that can be used to find it such as “London UK” (each word is a tag in itself, so Isle of Wight should be "IOW" or "Isle-of-wight").
6. If you would like your data to be available to others (encouraged) tick the "Public?" box.
7. Click "Upload".
8. The data will now take a short while to be included into OSM. However, as soon as you've uploaded it, you can immediately use it in Potlatch by clicking the 'edit' link to the right of the trace (not the one at the top).
9. Once done you can download the data from JOSM, along with all other data in that area.

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• Q I have created a login on the wiki, but can't login to see "my traces".

• A The wiki and the OSM pages do not share logins, please sign up on the main OSM page first.

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