> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mapbox.gitbook.io/open-data-openstreetmap/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mapbox.gitbook.io/open-data-openstreetmap/value-of-openstreetmap-to-cities-and-organizations/get-started-as-an-individual.md).

# Contributing to OSM

## OpenStreetMap.org

👉 Get started by creating an account on [openstreetmap.org](http://www.openstreetmap.org/).

👉 Head straight over to [LearnOSM.org](http://learnosm.org/en/) for some of the [best tutorials for new mappers](http://learnosm.org/en/beginner/). We recommend to start with using the [**iD editor**](http://learnosm.org/en/beginner/id-editor/#starting-the-id-editor), which works in your browser.

## Mapping for humanitarian causes, mapathons

### Humanitarian causes

The OpenStreetMap community of mappers, in particular the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) contributes significantly to relieving victims of the effects of humanitarian disasters, such as the [Nepal Earthquake 2015](http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/2015_Nepal_earthquake). Global mapping events and individual volunteers map affected terrain from latest satellite imagery to provide support teams on-the-ground with vital maps and information where to search for potentially affected, often previously unmapped human settlements.

![](https://1365483811-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LSYocQ_W_6SRiGRDPxc%2F-LSYog9i1yQBhezJcwad%2F-LSYohB5g2V7lW2gqx5e%2FPoRAGuY.gif?generation=1543568021147571\&alt=media)

👉 To get started, visit the [OSM Tasking Manager](http://tasks.hotosm.org/), to find and select tasks to aid humanitarian causes.

## Contributing on-the-go

[StreetComplete](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.westnordost.streetcomplete\&hl=en) (app for Android) *Perfect to update your neighborhood in OSM on your phone, as you walk the dog or go for a coffee*.