Thunderforest

Thunderforest is a basemap provider that provides map tiles rendered from OpenStreetMap data. The Thunderforest Platform is the set of systems that power OpenCycleMap, and is developed by Andy Allan. Thunderforest operates with several pricing tiers and an additional monthly fee for commercial use. Please see Thunderforest’s pricing page for more information.

In order to set up Thunderforest as the basemap provider for FreeField, you have to register an account on Thunderforest and obtain an API key.

Attention

You are fully responsible for ensuring you comply with the Thunderforest Terms and Conditions if you use Thunderforest as your map provider. You are also fully responsible for ensuring that you stay within your usage quota, and for covering any costs incurred by your usage of Thunderforest’s services through FreeField. You are also fully responsible for determining whether or not your usage of Thunderforest’s services is permitted within the service plan you have chosen for your account with Thunderforest, and for covering the cost of higher service plans if required by Thunderforest.

Obtaining an API key

To obtain an API key, go to this page and sign in. If you do not have a Thunderforest account, choose a service plan create an account here, verify your account, then go to the dashboard to find your API key.

Using Thunderforest with FreeField

  1. In the FreeField administration pages, navigate to the “Map settings” menu. Look for the “Map provider” section on this page.
  2. In the “Map source” menu, select “Thunderforest (leaflet.js)”.
  3. Enter your API key in the “Thunderforest API key” field.
  4. Save the settings using Save settings at the bottom of the page.