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Merge pull request #725 from MerginMaps/iss_702-package-qgis-auth-db
Package QGIS auth DB
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src/gis/settingup_background_map/index.md

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Online maps need internet connection to be displayed during the field survey and can use up a lot of mobile data, especially if you are using online raster maps.
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:::danger WARNING
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Some background maps can be protected with an API key, a token or other kind of authorisation. When packaging the project, the <QGISPluginName /> packages <NoSpellcheck id="auth" /> DB entries used in these layers in the `qgis_cfg.xml` file and the <MobileAppNameShort /> can display them correctly.
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:::warning Terms and conditions of background maps
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Keep in mind that background maps services and data sources come with their own terms of use.
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Although we show how to add online and offline background maps to your projects, it is your responsibility to comply with any terms and conditions of the services of your choice.

src/manage/project/index.md

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![Package current project options](../create-project/mergin_plugin_project_wizard_3.jpg "Package current project options")
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::: tip Layers requiring authorisation
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Some layers are protected with some kind of authorisation, such as an API key or a token. The <QGISPluginNameShort /> packages <NoSpellcheck id="auth" /> DB entries used in layers in the `qgis_cfg.xml` file, so that these layers can be displayed in the <MobileAppNameShort />.
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After the layers for the new project are selected, you just need to enter the project's name and choose where to save it on your computer. It will also be saved on the <MainPlatformNameLink /> server in the selected workspace.
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![New Mergin Maps project name and folder](../create-project/mergin_plugin_project_wizard_4.jpg "New Mergin Maps project name and folder")

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