# Resources: Personal Layers

Personal layers are layers of data created and populated by users. When creating a new personal layer, the user specifies a name, a geometry type and a set of attributes. 

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The layer configuration and the data (geometries and attributes) are stored in the JMap Server System database. 
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Once they have been created, personal layers can be shared between users with a permission system. They can also be converted to normal layers inserted in a project by the administrator. 

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Users need a special permission granted by the administrator to create personal layers.
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You can access the personal layers section by clicking on **Personal layers** on **Resources** section. This section has two tabs: 

* By layers, displays a list of personal layers. When selecting a personal layer, you can see which users have access to it.
* By users, displays a list of users. When selecting a user, you can see which personal layers the user has access to with their permissions. 

You can click on a personal layer in the list to open its details section.

## Deleting a personal layer

To delete a personal layer, select it in the list on the **By Layers** tab and press **Delete** or press **Delete** in the layer's detailed section.

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Deleting a personal layer also deletes its configuration and all its data. This action cannot be undone.
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## Publishing a personal layer

Publishing a personal layer transforms it into a regular project layer. 

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**Once it is published, a personal layer can no longer be managed by users**. However, it can still be edited if the administrator grants the appropriate permissions to users. 
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To publish a personal layer, select it in the list on the **By Layers** tab, press **Publish** and select the project in which the layer will be inserted. You can also publish the layer from his configuration interface.