The following are instructions for using offline Google Maps, not MyMaps: Download a map area to use offline A KML or KMZ file can be opened through Google Earth or other apps that support this kind of file. The only way to download a MyMap is through a computer and it will be saved as a KML or KMZ file. There’s no option to permanently download MyMaps on phones or Google Maps, only to pull up the pinpoints and legend while connected. While using Google Maps offline is a very handy tool for travel, it’s not possible to view MyMaps on Google Maps App without being connected to the internet. This will allow you to view our MyMaps locations and the legend within the Google Map. Select our Map from the list that will appear.Scroll down and at the bottom, tap the Maps icon.Tap the Saved icon at the bottom of the screen.Open the Google Maps apps on your mobile device.When you open Google Maps on your phone, the picture in the top right corner should be the same. When you click on your profile picture there, it will show you which Google account/email address you’re viewing it with. In other words, when you click the “Access interactive map” button in that previous email and the map opens, you should see your picture in a little circle on the top right corner. On your phone or tablet, you’ll need to be sure you’re signed in to the same google account on your phone as when you accessed the MyMaps from Step 1.This will give your Google account access to the private map.

Start by following the link we provide in our confirmation email to view the MyMaps in a web browser.

How to view your MyMaps using Google Maps on your Phone You can click on any location on the map to view more details. You can expand or collapse the legend to the left. This is a typical MyMap that we created, viewed in a web browser. If you already use Google Maps on your phone, take a look at the following steps. This is different than regular Google Maps, but the two can be used together!ġ) In a web browser on a laptop or desktop (do this by following the link we provide in our confirmation email when you signed up for map access).Ģ) Within its own MyMaps app on smartphones (this requires downloading the app).ģ) Within Google Maps on smartphone. We have built our custom maps in an app called Google MyMaps. If you’ve signed up to access one of our online maps, you might be wondering how to use it on your phone.

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