I. Instructions for Unlocking Maps

         1. Create an unlock code for your GPS-receiver
         2. Unlocking with Mapsource versions 6.14 and newer (& BaseCamp)

I. Instructions for Unlocking Maps

1. Create an unlock code for your GPS receiver

To unlock your purchased copy of your map you'll need the unique Unit ID of your GPS receiver. The Unit ID is a 10-digit number which is absolutely unique. Every Garmin GPS receiver has such a number.

Watch this video if you need help getting your Unit ID or read the written instructions below the video.
Having trouble viewing this video?  Click here for the YouTube version.

There are two ways to find out your Unit ID:

1. In BaseCamp simply connect your GPS to your computer. In Mapsource, connect your GPS to the computer and go to Utilities -> Get Unit ID. 
2. To get the Unit ID only with the help of your receiver please go to Main menu -> Setup -> System and then press or select the menu button. Choose Software Version. Please write down the Unit ID. You will need it later.  (For newer GPS units [Oregon, Dakota, Nuvi, & Colorado series] - go to 'Setup', then 'About')

 

   

After you have your GPS unit ID please log into the MyMaps web page and Login using your Email Address and Password which were sent to you with your order confirmation. After logging in select the 'Generate Unlock Code' button.  In the following form you have to fill in the unique Unit ID of your receiver. Enter your GPS model # to keep your unlock codes organized (optional).

Select 'Submit'.  Highlight the 25-character unlock code, right click, and select 'copy'.  We will paste this in BaseCamp later. 

As soon as the code is generated, it will be sent to you via email. It will be also available in the Login-Area at any time.

2. Unlocking with Mapsource versions 6.14 and newer

This manual is written for the recent Mapsource version 6.14 and newer. If you use an older version please update your MapSource software with a free update from Garmin.

After you've downloaded your purchased copy at the Login Area please start Mapsource. The program recognizes that there are unlocked maps installed and asks if you would like to start the unlock procedure. Furthermore there's a hint in the lower right corner that the loaded map is locked.

   

Please start the unlocking of your map by clicking the button 'Unlock Maps'. In the following window of the "Map Product Manager" SWITCH TO THE TAB LABELED "Unlock Regions" and open the input form for new unlock codes by clicking "ADD". Fill in the unlock code you've generated in Section 1 and add a comment which describes your unlock code.

 

After you have entered a valid unlock code the map will appear as "Unlocked" in the Map Product Manager. From now on the map can be used on your desktop-pc and also on your GPS receiver.



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