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title: Map & Waypoints

parent: User Guide

nav_order: 6

last_updated: 2026-05-13

description: View node positions on the map, create and share waypoints, and manage position sharing and privacy.

aliases:

Tff7b72- map

Tff7b72- waypoints

Tff7b72- gps

Tc9d1d9 - location

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Tc9d1d9# Map & Waypoints

The Map screen shows the geographic positions of nodes on your mesh, along with shared waypoints.

Tc9d1d9## Map View

The map displays:

Tff7b72- **Node positions** — colored markers for each node reporting location

Tff7b72- **Waypoints** — shared points of interest

Tff7b72- **Your position** — your current GPS location

Tc9d1d9### Node Markers

Node markers on the map indicate:

| Color | Meaning |

| --------- | ---------------------------------------------- |

| Zielony | Online (heard recently) |

| Yellow | Away (heard within 2 hours) |

| Gray | Offline (stale position) |

| Niebieski | Your own node |

Tc9d1d9### Map Controls

Tff7b72- **Zoom** — pinch or use +/- buttons

Tff7b72- **Pan** — drag to explore

Tff7b72- **Center** — select the location button to center on your position

Tff7b72- **Node tap** — tap a node marker to view details

The floating toolbar provides quick access to compass, layer switching, node filters, refresh, and location tracking. Tap the compass to reorient north-up, or tap the location button to center on your current position.


Tc9d1d9## Waypoints

Waypoints are shared geographic points of interest that all mesh members can see.

Tc9d1d9### Creating a Waypoint

Tff7b721. Long-press on the map at the desired location.

Tff7b722. Enter a name and optional description.

Tff7b723. Choose an icon/emoji for the waypoint.

Tff7b724. Tap **Send** to share with the mesh.

Tc9d1d9### Waypoint Properties

| Property | Opis |

| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |

| Nazwa | Short identifier (max 30 characters) |

| Opis | Optional longer description |

| Icon | Visual marker emoji on the map |

| Zablokowany | If locked, only the creator can edit or delete |

| Expiration | Optional auto-remove time |

Tc9d1d9### Waypoint Expiration

Waypoints can be set to expire automatically:

Tff7b72- **Never** (default) — waypoint remains until manually deleted

Tff7b72- **Timed** — waypoint is automatically removed after the specified duration (e.g., "remove after 2 hours"). Useful for temporary markers like rally points, hazards, or meeting locations.

Expired waypoints are automatically hidden from the map so they don't clutter the display. The expiration countdown begins when the waypoint is created, not when other nodes receive it.

Tc9d1d9### Managing Waypoints

Tff7b72- Tap a waypoint on the map to view its details and coordinates

Tff7b72- Edit or delete waypoints you created

Tff7b72- **Locked waypoints** cannot be modified or deleted by other nodes — only the original creator can change them

Tff7b72- Unlocked waypoints can be edited by any mesh member

Tc9d1d9## Position Sharing

Tc9d1d9### Enabling Position Sharing

Your node shares its GPS position based on:

Tff7b72- **Fixed interval** — broadcast position at regular intervals

Tff7b72- **Smart position** — broadcast when movement exceeds a threshold

Tff7b72- **Manual** — only share when explicitly requested

Configure position behavior in **Settings → Position**.

Tc9d1d9### Privacy Considerations

Tff7b72> 🔒 **Privacy:** Position data is broadcast to all nodes on your channel. If you don't want your location shared, disable GPS position in settings or use a fixed/fake position.

Tc9d1d9## Map Sources

The app supports multiple map tile sources:

Tff7b72- OpenStreetMap (default)

Tff7b72- Satellite imagery (where available)

Tff7b72- Offline tiles (download map areas for offline use)

Tc9d1d9## Related Topics

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Nodes](Te6edf3nodes) — view and filter your node list

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Node Metrics](Te6edf3node-metrics) — signal quality and position history for individual nodes

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Discovery](Te6edf3discovery) — traceroute and neighbor info for understanding mesh topology

Tff7b72- [Tff7b72Units & Locale](Te6edf3units-and-locale) — distance and coordinate display formats

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