Hi there!
Thank you for joining the Waze Editing Master class.
Now your exciting journey as a Waze Map Editor begins.
Check out these resources:
- Community forums and channels -
- Join the main USA messaging group here, and a local forum through this list.
- Join the main UK Facebook page here and their forum here.
- Search for your local forum here.
- Consider joining other community channels through here. Taking part in local discussions will help you get to know editors around you and will increase your impact on decisions in your area!
- Wazeopedia - This elaborate community-managed knowledge base, contains answers to many editing related questions. Start by searching for your regional page to find local guidelines to help you start editing!
- Wazer to Wazer site - Staff managed site where we share many useful resources, like webinar recordings, processes and slides.
All Set! Let's go!
- Access the one and only - Waze Map Editor
Not sure about your Waze username and password?
Click on Login with QR Code, and follow the instructions.
QR Code not working for you?
Here's how you can find the username and password directly through the app:
To find your username open the Waze app > Search> click your name.
To change your password, open the Waze app > Search > click on your name > Account and login.
Want to review some WME terms discussed in the Master Class?
Find them here.
Now that you're in the WME,
- Create a road:
- Click on Road from the top menu, and choose the type of road you'd like to create.
- Now, provide start and end points for the road, by clicking on their locations on the map.
- Save your work often, so you won't lose your edits.
Can't create a road?
This area might be locked to higher editing levels.
To be sure, ask in your local community channel. Your local editors will be happy to welcome you to the group and find areas where you can edit.
If you don't see roads in the area:
- Are you viewing the correct environment? Click on the text below the Waze icon on top left (you should be on US & Canada only).
- Is the Roads layer enabled? Click on the Layers icon, on top right, and check the Roads box.
Isn't editing great?
Consult your local community to continue your editing journey and use Wazeopedia to keep learning!
We hope you enjoyed this session.
See you on our next community event,
Waze Communities team.