Account Setup¶
A Bristol Maps account is required to access group features, location sharing, freight tracking, and other connected services.
Creating an Account¶
- Open Bristol Maps and go to the Tools tab
- Select Sign Up
- Enter your email address and create a password
- Verify your email address
- Sign in with your new credentials
Info
Your account is managed through AWS Cognito. Your email address serves as your username for group invitations.
Signing In¶
If you already have an account:
- Go to the Tools tab
- Select Sign In
- Enter your email and password
You will remain signed in until you explicitly sign out.
My Account¶
Once signed in, the My Account page shows:
- Email -- Your account email address
- Subscription status -- Whether your subscription is active
- User ID -- Your unique identifier (used by the system)
Subscription¶
A valid subscription is required for all Bristol Maps features. See Subscription & Billing for:
- Pricing and free trial information
- Managing your subscription
- Cancellation instructions (iOS and Android)
Connected Features¶
With an account, you can access:
- Groups & Sharing -- Create or join fleet groups
- Fleet Chat -- Message group members
- Freight Tracking -- Track shipments and deliveries
- Tender Management -- View tender information
- Location sharing -- Share your position with group members
Related
- Subscription & Billing -- Manage your subscription
- Groups & Sharing -- Join or create fleet groups
- Getting Started -- Installation and setup overview