Create a Waze account

Welcome to Waze! Follow these steps to get started.

Don’t have the Waze app? Get it on Android or iOS. If you used Waze before, you likely have a guest account. Learn how to register this account.

Using Waze in your car? Create an account on your phone. You can then access this account when you use Waze in your car. If you're using Android Auto or CarPlay, make sure to disconnect your phone first.

Open the Waze app on your phone or tablet
Tap Get Started
Read the license agreement & terms of use, and then continue
Read the privacy policy and continue
Sign up with your Google account or an email address to start using Waze. Your email or Google account will be used in case you need to recover your Waze account.

Note: If you’re logged in with different Google accounts into multiple Google products at the same time, some Google systems may use a different account than the one used in Waze.

Got questions?

Why didn't I get a verification email?

If you didn’t get a verification email, try the following:

Make sure there aren’t any typos in your email address
Make sure you’ve entered your full email address – for example, “[email protected]” instead of “username@gmail”
Make sure you’re in the inbox of the correct email address
Check your email’s spam folder for the verification code
Search for “[email protected]” in your inbox

Note: If your email inbox is on another device than the one you're using to log in, do the following:

Open your inbox from a web browser
Open the verification email and tap Verify email. A new tab will open with a verification code.
In Waze, enter the code

Why wasn't my email verified?

If you weren't able to verify your email, try the following:

Option 1: Resend verification email

Go back to Waze
Tap Having trouble?
Tap Resend verification email

Using email on your mobile device?

Go to your inbox
Open the verification email
Tap Verify email

Note: You'll be taken back to the Waze app automatically.

Using email on a web browser?

Go to your inbox
Open the verification email
Click Verify email. A new browser will open with the code.
Enter the code in Waze

Option 2: Log in with a guest account for now

Go back to Waze
Tap Having trouble?
Tap Continue as guest

Note: Continuing as a guest is a great option if you’re having trouble logging in, but need to use Waze now. However, to create your own personalizable account that you can recover if anything happens, you must verify your email. When you have time later, register your guest account by verifying your email.

Why doesn't the email have a verification code?

When you open the email on your phone, you should be taken to the Waze app automatically, with no need to enter a code. If you're using email on your computer, the code should appear in the body of the email.

Let's try again:

Open Waze on your mobile device
Tap Log in
Enter your email address
Tap Next

Using email on your mobile device?

Go to your inbox
Open the verification email
Tap Verify email

Note: You'll be taken back to the Waze app automatically.

Using email on a web browser?

Go to your inbox
Open the verification email
Click Verify email. A new browser will open with the code.
Enter the code in Waze

Why do I need to choose between 2 accounts?

If the email address you entered is already associated with an existing Waze account, you'll be given the option to choose between 2 accounts. To continue, you must choose only one account. The other account will be deleted, including:

Note: You can't merge accounts or recover deleted accounts.

Is there a minimum age requirement to use Waze?

To use Waze, you must be at least 16 years old, according to our Terms of Use.

Waze may ask you to confirm your birthdate. If you enter a birthdate that is below 16 years old, your account will be blocked. Once blocked, it can't be recovered. If this was a mistake and you are at least 16 years old, you can create a new account.

Need more help? Check out our Waze Community forum for more questions and answers about Waze app

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