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title: "Configure the Map Settings"
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Tap the :SettingsIcon: **Settings** icon to configure the map settings.

# Configuring the Map Type

MeterConnect can use maps provided by Google Maps or open-source maps provided by Leaflet. 

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> ℹ️ Leaflet is the default map type for MeterConnect.  Leaflet will also be the default map type if Google Maps are unavailable.

- Google maps are generally higher quality and provide access to Google map tools.
- Leaflet allows you to download sections of the map (tiles) for use offline.

If you want to save parts of your map area for offline use, use the Leaflet option and configure the [Offline Map Tiles](https://rubiconwater.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/MCN/pages/2203419250/Sites+-+Site+List+and+Site+Map#Configuring-Offline-Map-Tiles) settings.

# Configuring Offline Map Tiles

> ℹ️ **Note **
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> ℹ️ This option is only available if you are using Leaflet as the map provider.

To save map tiles for use offline, zoom in to the view that you want to save and click the SAVE TILES button.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ The application stores map tiles at the zoom level you choose when you save the tiles. You must be zoomed in to the same level to view the tiles offline.

To check what tiles you have saved, turn on the **Show cached map tiles** option.

> ℹ️ **Note**
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> ℹ️ Map tiles take up a large amount of storage space. You should purge any tiles that you no longer need.

## Set the Site Identifier

Use the **Site Identifier** setting to control the way that sites are identified on the map. Use the dropdown list to choose between the options.