Overview
We often get asked how to add an address to OpenStreetMap.Here's how.
Background:
OpenStreetMap
(OSM) is the largest data source we rely on.
It is a crown-sourced collaborative project that anyone can join.
OpenCage picks up edits to OpenStreetMap in 24-48 hours (depending on
the volume of edits to OSM).
In this tutorial we show the most basic way to add an address to
the database via a web browser.
Step 1: Sign up for an OpenStreetMap account
Step 2: Go into edit mode



Step 3: Make and save your edit



Step 4. Learn more about OpenStreetMap
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OpenStreetMap on Wikipedia
a good overview of the project. -
LearnOSM
a much more detailed tutorial available in over 15 different languages. -
OpenStreetMap Editors
a comprehensive list of all the tools you can use for editing, including mobile editors. -
The OpenStreetMap Foundation
The organization running the OSM servers. We're proud to be corporate members of the OSMF (and the UK and German local chapters).