- Get the free Waze app to install on your smartphone This can be as simple as visiting this site on your smartphone
- Read the User Manual
- Understand the Timeline of updating process, including an explanation of why you can't edit the map (yet)
- Please Do Not
- Edit the map until you have read Best map editing practice and Map Editing
- Turn on recording a new road unless you are about to drive on to a road that is not already on the map
- Use the My Dashboard section on the Waze website
- Read the Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and a Glossary of terms
- Participate in the Announcements and discussion forums