# Managing data

Felt is built around layers. Every dataset you bring onto a map becomes a layer you can style, filter, edit, and share. This page is a map of what you can do with data in Felt. Each section links to the canonical page for more detail.

## 1. Getting data into Felt

#### Option A: upload a file

Drag and drop files onto a map, or use **Upload Anything** in the toolbar. See [Files](/upload-anything/files.md) for supported formats and size limits.

#### Option B: add via URL

Felt can read data directly from public URLs, including Google MyMaps, Google Sheets, XYZ tiles, Esri services, and OGC services. See [URLs](/upload-anything/urls.md).

#### Option C: connect a cloud source (Enterprise)

Enterprise customers can connect databases, warehouses, object storage, and OGC/Esri services as first-class workspace data sources. See [Cloud sources](/data-sources/cloud-sources.md) for the full list and setup.

#### Option D: create a new layer (Enterprise)

Create vector data directly in Felt with no source file required. See [Editing layers](/layers/editing-layers.md).

## 2. Inspecting data layers

Every vector layer has a table view that shows attribute data in a spreadsheet-like format, with sorting, filtering, searching, and selection linked to the map. See [Table view](/layers/table-view.md).

## 3. Keeping data up-to-date

Any layer can be refreshed with a new version of its underlying data without losing styling or configuration. Enterprise layers from cloud sources can refresh on a schedule. See [Refreshing data](/layers/refreshing-data.md).

## 4. Editing data (Enterprise)

Enterprise customers can edit geometry and attributes directly on the map or in the table view, with real-time collaboration across the workspace. See [Editing layers](/layers/editing-layers.md).

## 5. Maintain your team's data

**Felt Servers** are catalogs of published, styled, ready-to-reuse layers that anyone with access can drop onto a map. See [Felt Servers](/data-sources/felt-servers.md).


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