When importing a third-party course with waypoints into Garmin Connect, waypoints may not be preserved and may not appear on the device when following the course. It is recommended to create Course Points in Garmin Connect. For more information on Course Points, and viewing them on a device, see related content at the bottom of this FAQ.
From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.
Select Training & Planning from the navigation bar on the left.
Select Courses.
Select Import.
Drag and drop the course file into the box or select Browse to search.
NOTE: The file needs to be dragged directly from a folder on the computer to upload properly.
Select Get Started.
Select a course type, then select Continue.
Type in a Course Name.
When naming courses, keep in mind that most devices have a limit where they only look at the first 15 characters in the name of a course. If there are multiple courses where the first 15 characters are the same the device will think they are the same course. To work around this limitation, make sure the names vary within the first 15 characters.
- Select Save.
After importing the file, use the Garmin Express™ software or the Garmin Connect app to send the saved course to a compatible device. For additional information, see Related content below.