Download or Install Purchased Maps to an Edge Device

When a map is purchased from the Garmin website, the confirmation page will display the option to launch the Garmin Express™ software to install the map. If this step was not completed and the confirmation screen has been closed or the map needs to be reinstalled to an associated watch, the map can be installed with Garmin Express without launching it from the website.

What Is Needed:

• An Edge® cycling computer with mapping capability

• USB charging/data cable

• A Windows or Mac computer with the Garmin Express application installed

  • For assistance installing Garmin Express, see How Do I Install Garmin Express Software?.

• A high-speed internet connection

  • Recommended: DSL, Cable, or other high speed Internet connections

  • Not Supported: Mobile broadband (such as MiFi, AirCard, or cell phone tethering), satellite, fixed wireless, and dial-up Internet connections

To Download the Map Using Garmin Express:

1. Connect the Edge to a personal computer.

2. Launch Garmin Express.

   • Windows: Either double-click the express icon in the system tray (next to the time), double-click the shortcut on the desktop, or search for Garmin Express in the Start menu.

   • Mac: Garmin Express can be found in the Applications folder in Finder.

3. Select the desired device or select Add a Device and follow the on-screen prompts if the device isn't listed.

4. Select Tools & Content.

5. Select the Purchased tab.

   • If the map is not listed, Select Sign In and log in to the account that was used to purchase the map.

   • You may also need to select the refresh button if the map is not visible (see below). 
     
     

6. Click the cloud icon to download the map.

7. Once the download starts, Garmin Express will display the current progress.

8. An Installation complete! message will be displayed when the download is finished and the device can be safely disconnected from the computer.

I Am Receiving an Error When Installing Maps

If you are getting an error when installing the maps, please refer to the Related content. 

The Maps Are Not Visible on My Edge After Installation

In some cases the maps will successfully install on the device, but will not be enabled by default. This is most common when installing a different type of map than the default Cycle Map, such as a TOPO Map purchased from Garmin.

NOTE: The steps below are a general guideline for verifying the maps on your Edge computer. Refer to your owner's manual and search for "Map Information" or "Configure Maps" for details on how to verify your maps on a specific Edge computer.

1. Power on your Edge and open the Menu.

2. Select Activity Profiles.

   • Some Edge models require you to select Settings first.

3. Select an Activity Profile.

4. Select Navigation.

5. Select Map.

6. Select Map Information or Configure Maps.

7. Select a listed map to enable or disable it for that activity profile.

Each map installed on an Edge computer can be enabled or disabled for each individual activity profile. If you are not seeing the downloaded maps in one profile make sure it is enabled for all activity profiles on the device.