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title: Managing layers
description: "Add layers from your data library or by import, organise them into folders, reorder them, and set default visibility and basemap for a map."
---

Use the layer panel to choose datasets, organise layers, and set what viewers see when the map opens.

## Start here

**[Set up a new map](/docs/managing-layers/set-up-layers-on-a-new-map)**

Build the layer structure, defaults, and basemap for a new map.

**[How the layer panel works](/docs/managing-layers/concepts-layer-panel)**

Understand saved layer state, viewer-session visibility, folders, and basemaps.

**[Layer panel reference](/docs/managing-layers/layer-panel-reference)**

Look up the panel's controls, menus, and layer actions.

## Add and organise layers

**[Add from the data library](/docs/managing-layers/add-layer-from-library)**

Reuse a dataset that already exists in your account.

**[Import a new layer](/docs/managing-layers/add-layer-by-import)**

Import data and add its new layer to the current map.

**[Organise layers into folders](/docs/managing-layers/organise-layers-into-folders)**

Group related layers and control their position together.