.. _geoserver.basemap.basemap_preview:

Previewing a Base Map
---------------------

This section uses the map preview to preview a base map.

#. Navigate to the `Map Preview <http://localhost:8080/geoserver/mapPreview.do>`_ page.

#. Select the :guilabel:`bayarea` link located near the bottom of the list.

   .. figure:: basemap_preview1.jpg

      Previewing a base map

   .. figure:: basemap_preview2.jpg

      Previewing the bayarea base map
