Google Maps: How to add building, address and road to the main map? (to be visible in the app)
Published: 2023-08-22 05:37:55

## 1 - Register in Google Maps content partners


All downloads will go through the Content Partners panel. This is a special place where you can upload databases with geographical information.

1 - Click on the link and click “Start": [https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/](https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2js050tecsuygm5nipdp.png)


2 - Then you fill out the registration form. Private and public organizations can upload data.:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ax45ptubb59prg2grrqx.png)

3 - After passing all the stages, the information loading panel opens in front of you. This is where you will upload information to Google Maps:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qjlhzee8cuw4te1coilk.png)

4 - On the tab “My Uploads” you will be able to see all the times when you uploaded the database to Google Maps. The upload date and the current status (used/not used/in processing) will be visible there:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5xcvajc46cszqxn6b4jc.png)

5 - After your click to point with uploads you will see detailed information about the upload. Also at the bottom you will see all the questions that you have asked to technical support and the answers of technical support:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/v5q4r774pmiz6zpx0gs3.png)

6 - To upload a new database, you will need to click on this section (but we will tell you more about the upload process below):


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zp4o0tt7p1dgnmjflesr.png)

## 2 - How to add a building to Google Maps

## 2.1 - Create database for uploading to google

1 - Click on the link: [https://mymaps.google.com/](https://mymaps.google.com/)

2 - Click on the “Create a new map” button:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/miyqbmctnteix64movpf.png)

3 - A map opens in front of us, on which we can put any object. Here you can change the name of the map itself and the name of the feature layer:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1gbqfirtmk4o1hd5alaj.png)

4 - To switch the map to the “Satellite View” format, click here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1dx7hjjc8q90md6sd6nt.png)

5 - After that we find a place that is not on the map. For example, we saw that this building is not on Google Maps:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ulr881267of0qtvytqoe.png)


6 - Now we need to click here and select this item:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/55qecgqaqkebg5v53fhi.png)

7 - We circle this building around the perimeter:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wm5zfm5sp2kqwuaiaz8c.png)

8 - Now we have an object:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ls7letvmp85gjrwae24i.png)

9 - Write the name of the object. The name does not affect anything, it will not appear anywhere. It is used just for you:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/n4el6hoh4j8im1tosqz2.png)

10 - After saving, the name of the object will appear here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zkiun6k6y2vv49924ygu.png)

11 - Now we need to unload the database. To do this, click here and select “KML/KMZ”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wl4x4ayc90l0exj6zhrc.png)

12 - Click the check mark and click “download”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/t8xy645k8zp3t5rkftqt.png)

Now you have a ready-made database that we can upload to Google!

## 2.2 - Uploading the database to the Google Maps Content Panel

1 - Go to the Google Maps Content Panel account we have already created: [https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/](https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/)

2 - Click here:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rhsbdfwjhkyz5vhy33gh.png)

3 - Enter the name of the downloaded file here. It will not appear on Google Maps. Write it so that it is clear to you:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/a5wa5i8d3s18pnuk1ci2.png)

4 - Next, click on the item “Data type“ and select ”Buildings":


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wk845x8at2lfpkjvgm27.png)

5 - In this large window you can give an explanation to the experts who will check your information. For example, I usually write to them in English and give them links to a resource where they can check my data.

For example:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7szcmoppdrsyp7tiovr1.png)

6 - Then click “Next" and get to the upload page. Click here to select the KML file that we just downloaded from Google My Maps:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/hbh4g67xq4wf2ltzthb3.png)


7 - After the file is selected, click “Submit” and file will go for checking:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/r5d7j0os0oie41kcf44y.png)

8 - Then we wait until Google checks everything. After the verification is completed, support of Google will send you an email. Google can check your files from a few days to 3-4 weeks, so be patient.

Also keep track of the statuses next to each of your downloads:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/c1cku6wp5agh5wnyv4fw.png)

## 3 - How to add address of building to Google Maps

## 3.1 - Create database with addresses

1 - Go to link: [https://mymaps.google.com/](https://mymaps.google.com/)

2 - Push to button “Create new map”:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/12asa5xwpxlgborv28ia.png)

3 - A map opens in front of us, on which we can put any object. Here you can change the name of the map itself and the name of the feature layer:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5k0fyr8gqek4nsei3dup.png)

4 - To switch the map to the “Satellite View” format, click here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/w9dyq1wtii0cb5xe4jzd.png)

5 - After that, we find the building to which we want to assign an address (it is best to look for it on a satellite map):


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vqqt5y2nziprrrvkdjrh.png)

6 - Now we need to click here and select this item:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ml3roligxxlcg6nfxdl2.png)

7 - Then we circle this building around the perimeter:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9d9rrfyo4bk1jgciw7ze.png)

8 - Now we have an object:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/odabe1s7vsxqvfn3avyl.png)

9 - Now we will need to add the necessary information to the description. You can find a list of mandatory and additional information for downloading the address here (in the section "[Address points (Geocodes)](https://support.google.com/mapcontentpartners/answer/144284?hl=ru)")

**10 - Required information for assigning an address to a building is:
**
--- Country name - STATE

--- Name of the city - CITY

--- ZIP code (zip code) - ZIP

--- Street name - ST_NAME

--- House number - ST_NUM

All other values are optional and do not affect the speed of assigning an address to a building in any way.

11 - So now you need to copy these values (exactly in this form):

`<STATE>Russia</STATE> 
<CITY>Irkutsk</CITY> 
<ZIP>14251</ZIP> 
<ST_NAME>Sosnovaya street</ST_NAME>
<ST_NUM>15</ST_NUM>`

12 - And then paste them here and enter your own values:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/yk9pz0gilhbie5m0mnkm.png)

13 - After that, we change the word “object” to the house number (just write a number):


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qib9p7nvegbq8iw4bgeg.png)

14 - And click “Save”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/mno7w180ep0gqr17u0z9.png)

15 - After saving, the name of the object will appear here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6as44degczq8sqmkei3k.png)

16 - Now we need to download the database with this address. To do this, click here and select “KML/KMZ”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/beywd4hk0kdb7le9lnnr.png)

17 - Click the check mark and click “download”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/rl1gftniqwnzct83gz7r.png)

Now you have a database with address of this building, that we can upload to Google!

## 3.2 - Upload the database with address into the Google Maps content panel

1 - Go to the Google Maps Content Panel account we have already created: [https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/](https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/)

2 - Click here:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vq2gxki7hw41nn0lpmwa.png)

3 - Enter the name of the uploaded file here. It will not appear on Google Maps. Write it so that it only to you:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4v9977uh8re24ti3w6cz.png)

4 - Next, click on the item “Data type“ and select ”Geocodes":


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/j2l881xm7k82lscnvacl.png)

5 - In this large window you can give an explanation to Google experts who will check your information:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/pcppvbhhhzq3j2wi2r42.png)

6 - Then click “Next" and get to the download page. Click here to select the KML file that we just downloaded from Google My Maps:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lrspeymrroulwl4uea85.png)

7 - After the file is selected, click “submit” and it will go for checking:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zgkjs5resq6zuhjjkwrk.png)

8 - Then we wait until Google checks everything. After the verification is completed, support of Google will send you an email. Google can check your files from a few days to 3-4 weeks, so be patient.


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/2z6bphfzo8h3uv78yilb.png)

## 4 - How to add road and walkway to Google Maps

## 4.1 - Creating a database in Google My Maps

1 - Click on the link: [https://mymaps.google.com/](https://mymaps.google.com/)

2 - Click on the “Create a new map” button:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ta6444x4z30a8g39n9vr.png)

3 - A map opens in front of us, on which we can put any object. Here you can change the name of the map itself and the name of the feature layer:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5p34jtxbatkxxveu689g.png)

4 - To switch the map to the “Satellite View” format, click here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9zl05minvlzzoenkcu7k.png)

5 - After that we find the place on the satellite map where there is not exist the road:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/47kjrbghcddselrlt3a2.png)

6 - Now we need to click here and select this item:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/c0vps87pg3p1wv5r2mvj.png)

7 - Then we draw the road:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wu6ul9xrbus82gor3oyy.png)

8 - Now we have an object:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qgn40kbpjytrsxmsqzdl.png)

9 - Write the name of the object. The name does not matter, it will not appear anywhere, write the name only for you:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/r09gumrol3j7hlwe923d.png)

10 - After saving, the name of the object will appear here:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/i6z6u0fjgzxrpi4usllq.png)

11 - Now we need to download database with this road. To do this, click here and select “KML/KMZ”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lk3d6jq0qpzc0qt6bqnk.png)

12 - Click the check mark and click “download”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/d2q7qkbg4kyvi4y0b2mk.png)

13 - Now we have a database with the coordinates of our road!

## 3.2 - Upload the database with road into the Google Maps content panel

1 - Go to the Google Maps Content Panel account we have already created: [https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/](https://contentpartners.maps.google.com/)

2 - Click here:

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6crn1dra5lv7shcefsb2.png)

3 - Enter the name of the uploaded file here. It will not appear on Google Maps. Will text this name of file just for yourself:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fwy4t4f31bp2b08mm5ku.png)

4 - Next, click on the item “Data type“ and select ”Roads":


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/mcjkq0r5vpmmany44kkj.png)

5 - If you are upload walkway for people select the “Trails” type:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0meq688ct8ob7yg5wlq2.png)

6 - In this large window you can give an explanation to the experts who will check your information. For example, I usually write to them in English and give them links to a resource where they can check the data. For example:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/s7jj3mlni309ktxexh5b.png)

7 - Then click “Next" and get to the upload page. Click here to select the KML file that we just downloaded from Google My Maps:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gc7ecaj8kgu5e81aan1k.png)

8 - After the file is selected, click “submit” and it will go for checking:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/dz25dos6czlbd8lmvinv.png)

9 - Then we wait until Google checks everything. The terms, as previously written, are up to 4 weeks. After drawing the highway on your map, in about 2 weeks Google Navigator will use it to build routes.

## 4 - Verification of your data by Google Maps

1 - After downloading, your files will have the status “Under review”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y7pde0765t52rl1zxnyu.png)


2 - Google can check your files from a few days to 3-4 weeks.

3 - After your information is verified, Google will send you the information by e-mail (which you specified during registration)

4 - If your changes are approved, then your upload will get the status “In use”, if not, then “Not used”:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3lt3riw101du207ceuxk.png)

5 - Also keep in mind that there is a time lag between the fact that your changes will receive the status "In use" and the fact that they will be displayed on the map. This period can be from a few days to several weeks, so do not worry if you suddenly do not see your changes on the general Google map for a long time.

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