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What are steps and how do I add or edit them?

If you want to pin locations on your map and add text and photos to it, you can do so by adding so-called steps to your trip.

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What are steps?

Steps are basically the locations you've visited and added to your trip. You can choose to add photos, videos, text, and spots & activities to a step. A step in your trip functions as a recollection of a certain location with your personal experience in it. Steps can only be created within a trip. Steps can also be shared with your loved ones at home. Check this article on how to do this.

Polarsteps automatically tracks your whereabouts after you've enabled the Travel Tracker of your trip. If you want to add text and photos to your trip you have to add them to your steps. Your followers can comment on your steps. 

How do I add steps?

There are several ways you can add a step to your trip:

  1. Add your current location as a step by tapping on the big red + button in your timeline to (only for ongoing trips).
  2. Add a previous location from a step suggestion. These suggestions automatically appear in your timeline if you have visited a new place. Just tap on 'Add step'.
  3. Add a previous location selecting a small, white dot on your map. When location pops up, tap on the + button to add a step.
  4. Add a previous location by tapping on the small blue + button in your timeline.

Want to know how to add future, planned steps? Please have a look our article How do I plan my trip?

Can I make changes to a step / can I edit a step after publishing it?

Of course. If you want to make changes to a step, e.g. location, time, or adding extra photos, then click on the Edit step button. This can be found at the bottom of each step on your timeline. This opens the step menu where you can make all your changes. Just don't forget to save when you're done.

If you decide to change the time & date of a step, please check if you need to change the location too (and vice versa). Changing these values may affect how your route line is drawn on the map.

How can I delete a step?

  1. Go to the step you want to delete
  2. Tap the Edit step button
  3. Scroll down and click ''Delete step''