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How to Activate TomTom Maps: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

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Before you can gain access to new maps on your TomTom navigation device, you must activate the maps using a series of unique codes, which is a process put in place to help reduce the pirating of TomTom software. After you enter the correct activation code, you can begin using the maps on your TomTom device.

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Steps

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    Locate your 15-character TomTom product code. The product code is unique to your specific TomTom device, and can be found in any of the following locations:

    • On the “product code card” that was included in the box with your TomTom device.
    • Behind the CD in the CD jewel case that was included with your TomTom device.
    • In the “My Maps” section on the PLUS pages of your TomTom device.
    • In “Options → Explore,” followed by clicking on the map in TomTom HOME version 1.x.
    • In “Show contents of my device → Maps → More info” in TomTom HOME version 2.x.

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    Navigate to the maps you’re trying to access on your TomTom device.

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    Enter your 15-character product code at the prompt. After TomTom accepts and recognizes the product code, you can begin using your new maps.

    • Proceed to step #4 if your TomTom device does not accept the product code, in which case you will be required to activate your maps manually.

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    Go to TomTom’s code website at http://www.ttcode.com/.

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    Click on “Product Activation” next to your country’s flag.

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    Enter your 15-digit product code into the field provided, and click on “Next.” TomTom’s code website will send a unique 10-digit device code to your TomTom.

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    Enter the 10-digit device code into the field provided on TomTom’s code website, and click on “Next.” You will be provided with a unique 15-digit activation code.

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    Attempt to access the maps once again on your TomTom device.

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    Enter the unique 15-digit activation code provided to you by the TomTom code website at the prompt. Your new TomTom maps will now be activated and ready for use.[1]

    • Alternately, you can visit the My TomTom website at https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/mytomtom/promotioncode/ and enter your activation code to manually activate the maps on your TomTom device.

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