# Advanced feature-rich map with Google My Maps

**Category:** [Real Use Examples](https://community.mycartracks.com/c/real-use-examples/8)
**Created:** 2026-05-20 17:28 UTC
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**URL:** https://community.mycartracks.com/t/advanced-feature-rich-map-with-google-my-maps/431

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## Post #1 by @MyCarTracks_support

Google My Maps offers you the ability to create a map with tracks that are then selectable with details, and also offers the ability to add custom layers or draw zones on the map. This map can also be shared with your customers. Follow these steps to create such a map:

1. In the MyCarTracks web application, go to **Configuration > Map sharing**. 
   [Learn here how to create shared maps](https://community.mycartracks.com/t/customised-shareable-maps-and-optional-google-my-maps/88)

2. Scroll to the sharing from which you want to create Google Maps. On the right click on the three dots button and select **Download KML**:

[![Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 20.41.51|690x148](upload://ogMqtr3pxap8szCpQoCadLsyLYJ)](https://community.mycartracks.com/uploads/default/original/1X/aa19ca813a182f778dbbbc0a7e7abeb1cffe2981.png "Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 20.41.51")

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3. Now that the KML is downloaded to your computer you need to continue with Google Maps. Log in to your [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com/).
4. Click the **+ New** button and select **More > Google My Maps**
5. On the top right click on Untitled map and set some meaningful name.

[![Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.58.07|326x326](upload://8bZeoksqIwfJPswbVgMC6uTmgx6)](https://community.mycartracks.com/uploads/default/original/1X/396c4af6f79004c5ac12839f11399b54040fe3c4.png "Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.58.07")

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6. Then click on Import. This will show a window where you can drag and drop KML files.
7. Drag and drop or use the**Select a file from your device**button and locate the KML file you downloaded in steps 1 -- 2.
8. This will import all the tracks and draws them on the map. If you want to add another layer with more tracks use the Add layer button in the left panel. You can also individually change the colors of each track or add more details like photos to any track.

[![Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.57.24|690x439](upload://aAVbZsxeB9DGjFQZB0VeuSvqEwk)](https://community.mycartracks.com/uploads/default/original/1X/4a42368400886738b43dc5072f265bc517e1ee54.jpeg "Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.57.24")

[Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.57.241682×1071 308 KB](https://community.mycartracks.com/uploads/default/original/1X/4a42368400886738b43dc5072f265bc517e1ee54.jpeg "Screenshot 2020-02-07 at 18.57.24")


9. With Add layer, you can also create a layer on which you can draw a zone with the draw line button located below the search bar -- see above the orange zone that was drawn.
10. After you're satisfied with the result use the Preview to view how your customer will see the map or the Share button to send the link to the customer.

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