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Setting Up MapShare for Instinct Series Watches

The MapShare™ page is great way to share your explorations with friends, family, and the outdoor community. 

The Garmin Explore™ website allows for owners of compatible Garmin devices to easily share their tracks, waypoints, routes, and activities through MapShare. Unlike when using inReach® satellite communicators, MapShare does not display tracking in real-time and any shared data must be synced through the Garmin Explore app or created on the Garmin Explore website to be displayed on the MapShare.

NOTE: For information on syncing the Garmin Explore app, see - Syncing the Garmin Explore App.

Setting Up MapShare

Select an option below for more information and steps on setting up MapShare.


Enabling MapShare

Follow the instructions below to turn on your MapShare page.

  1. Log in at the Garmin Explore website.

  2. Select MapShare.
    NOTE
    : On mobile browsers, select Two Horizontal Lines Icon in the top left, then MapShare.

  3. Select View MapShare Consent.

  4. Click the checkbox to consent to the use of MapShare, then select Done.

  5. Ensure MapShare is toggled on. Once toggled on, your MapShare link will be displayed.

    • OPTIONAL: Change the MapShare address by selecting Orange Pencil Icon.

Red Arrow Pointing to MapShare Toggled On


Sharing MapShare

Use the instructions below to easily share your MapShare page using email.

  1. Log in at the Garmin Explore website.

  2. Select MapShare.
    NOTE
    : On mobile browsers, select Two Horizontal Lines Icon in the top left, then MapShare.

  3. Select Share.

  4. Select Email to send a message via email with your MapShare link.


Configuring MapShare

MapShare Options allow for the ability to customize your MapShare page to suit your preferences. For example, you can set a password for your MapShare page to restrict who can see your locations.

Use the instructions below to customize your MapShare options.

  1. Log in at the Garmin Explore website.

  2. Select MapShare.
    NOTE
    : On mobile browsers, select Two Horizontal Lines Icon in the top left, then MapShare.

  3. Select MapShare Settings or Filter MapShare Data and make desired changes.

    • Use settings to give the MapShare a name, description, or to set password.

    • Use filters to share only certain Collections, or data after a specific date. Sent to MapShare is a collection permanently shared to your MapShare page. This collection can only be turned off when MapShare is disabled.

  4. Select Save Changes.


Changing Map Unit Settings and Position Format for MapShare

MapShare settings are managed by signing into your account at explore.garmin.com. If you wish to change the position format on your MapShare page you will need to change the settings from the Garmin Explore website. For steps, see - Changing Map Unit Settings and Position Format on the Garmin Explore Website.