# Adding a new entry to the Atlas

You can use the CrowdNewsroom Atlas either to present the results of a CrowdNewsroom on a map as a static view, or as an interactive tool that allows you to collect entries—either through the link to the CrowdNewsroom or via a button directly on the map.

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**Note:** To use the map only as a static view, the CrowdNewsroom must be closed. As long as the CrowdNewsroom is active, a button will automatically appear on the map allowing entries to be added.
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**Entries via the CrowdNewsroom-Link**

1. Share the link to the CrowdNewsroom with the people you want to contribute an entry to the map. 

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2. The person fills out the CrowdNewsroom as usual.

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To ensure that the location appears correctly, it is important that the address or postal code is set as a[ required field](https://wiki.beabee.io/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom/crowdnewsroom-content/how-to-make-responses-mandatory) and is filled in correctly.
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3. Once someone has completed and submitted the CrowdNewsroom form, their entry will either be published automatically or await your verification—depending on your [settings](https://wiki.beabee.io/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom-atlas/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom-atlas).

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**Entries via a button**

1. Search for the postal code/location where the entry should appear in the search field at the top left.

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2. Click the *+ Add new entry* button.
3. Place the mouse at your location on the map and click.

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4. The CrowdNewsroom will now open on the left side. The address field is automatically filled in based on the click on the map.

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5. Fill out the CrowdNewsroom and submit it. The entry will either be published automatically or await your verification—depending on your [settings](https://wiki.beabee.io/help-center-english/engagement/crowdnewsroom-atlas/how-to-create-a-crowdnewsroom-atlas). All entries made via the map can be viewed like any other response to a CrowdNewsroom by clicking on the CrowdNewsroom and selecting *View all responses*.