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

MyDrive

About MyDrive

MyDrive is a web-based tool that helps you manage the contents and services of your TomTom
Rider. 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 Rider to
MyDrive to ensure you always have the latest updates.
Tip: We recommend using a broadband internet connection whenever you connect your Rider 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 Rider to communicate with the MyDrive website.
MyDrive Connect needs to be running all the time that your Rider 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:
 By selecting the Create account button at tomtom.com.
 By selecting the green MyTomTom button at tomtom.com.
By going to tomtom.com/getstarted.
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Alternatively you can create an account on your Rider by selecting Traffic & Speed Cameras or
Traffic & Danger Zones for the first time in the main menu of your navigation device. To use this
method, your Rider needs to be always connected or
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 in use, 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 Rider to your computer using the USB cable supplied, then switch
your Rider on.
Note: Use ONLY the USB cable supplied with your Rider. Other USB cables may not work.
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