Mydrive; About Mydrive; About Mydrive Connect; Mytomtom Account - TomTom GO Reference Manual

MyDrive

About MyDrive

MyDrive is a web-based tool that helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom GO
navigation device. For example, you can use MyDrive to get map updates, software updates or
manage your MyTomTom account.
You log in to MyDrive on the TomTom website. It is a good idea to frequently connect your navigation
device to MyDrive to ensure you always have the latest updates.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your navigation
device to MyDrive.

About MyDrive Connect

In order to use MyDrive, you need to install MyDrive Connect on your computer.
MyDrive Connect is an application that allows your navigation device to communicate with the MyDrive
website. MyDrive Connect needs to be running the entire time that your device is connected to your
computer.

MyTomTom account

To download content and to use TomTom services, you need a MyTomTom account.
You can create an account using your computer in one of the following ways:
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By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com.
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By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com.
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By going to tomtom.com/getstarted.
Alternatively you can create an account using the TomTom MyDrive App for iOS or Android on your
smartphone. To use this method, your device needs to be able to
you need a smartphone with a data plan from a mobile services provider.
Important: Take care when choosing a country during account creation. The correct country is
needed if you make a purchase from the TomTom shop, and it cannot be changed after the account
has been created.
Note: If you have more than one TomTom navigation device, you need a separate account for each
device.

Setting up MyDrive

To get ready to use MyDrive for the first time, do the following:
1. On your computer, open a web browser and go to tomtom.com/getstarted.
2. Click Get Started.
3. Click Download MyDrive Connect.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
4. When prompted, connect your device to your computer using the USB cable supplied with your
device, then switch your device on.
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