The Waze map is edited in the Waze Map Editor by the editing community. The Waze Map Editor represents a group of volunteers who edit the map around the world, and help ensure that Waze maps stay up-to-date
Do you wish to join the Waze Map Editor community? Are you trying to become a Waze Map Editor? Then do not worry as in this article we shall all about how to be a Waze Map Editor in 3 easy steps.
Steps To Become a Waze Map Editor
Follow the below steps to become a proficient Waze Map Editor
Create an Account
The first step to becoming a Waze map editor is to download the Waze app and create an account.
- On your PC, launch Google and search for ”Waze Map Editor”
- Click on the first link: (https://www.waze.com/en-US/editor)
- Click on login and enter the credentials.
Once you’ve successfully logged in, you’ll be able to start editing the map by adding roads, landmarks, and other information.
Learn the Basics
Now that you have an account, you’ll have access to map editing. But before jumping in learn the basics. Waze has a quick-start guide that can help you learn the basics. ( https://www.waze.com//wiki/USA/Map_Editing_Quick-start_Guide)
As soon as you feel comfortable start editing editing the map by adding or updating roads, landmarks, and other information. But do understand that your work will be vetted by more experienced editors, and sometimes by the developers themselves. So be accurate and precise.
At the start, you will be allotted a small area around you to edit( 1 square km for new editors). This restriction is in place to prevent mistakes by newbies.
Rise Through Levels
As you grow more experienced your area of editing will also grow. You will not only be granted more freedom but also help other newcomers.
The more experience you gain, the developers will gain more trust in your abilities along with fellow editors. They will trust your decisions and your area of freedom will expand.
Do not hesitate to ask the experienced editors for help, as they’re there to guide you through your editing steps.
Waze also has a community of local volunteer map editors who work together to ensure the map’s accuracy. It is all about community effort.
The full journey to becoming a Map Editor on Waze is easy but do not forget that you may also face obstacles and challenges as you grow.
I hope this article has helped you understand all about how to be a Waze Map Editor and be a part of this amazing community.