The Public Map Links feature allows you to create a URL link to view vehicle locations on a map for a specific vehicle group. This enables external visibility of limited vehicle location data, allowing your customers to view real-time positions without requiring a login to the portal.
Additionally, you can include a Landmark Group to be shared along with the vehicle group’s locations.
Customers can interact with the Public Map by viewing vehicle lists, centering on selected vehicles, adjusting map style and trail overlays, and using standard map controls such as zoom, pan, fullscreen, and Street View.
A Vehicle Status legend is available to provide at-a-glance insight into each vehicle’s status on the map.
Note: These external maps are publicly facing. They do not require being an authenticated user to see vehicle locations. Customers should be aware that any vehicle locations shared with this tool will be visible to anyone, and we will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise from sharing potentially sensitive information.
Creating a Public Map Link
You can create and access this feature through the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab or by selecting any vehicle group from the Map Page.
Note: The following items are required to access and create Public Map Links:
– A valid Advanced Admin license
– At least one vehicle group configured
– Admin permissions
Admin: Vehicle Groups Tab
From the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab, locate the row of the applicable vehicle group in the table.
Note: You can use the ascending/descending arrows in the Group header to sort your vehicle groups by ascending or descending alphabetical order; however, you may need to tab through pages located at the bottom-right of the screen to locate a vehicle group.
Under the Shared Maps column, click the toggle corresponding to the vehicle group’s row.
A pop-up message appears with the following privacy warning:
“You’re about to enter or share personal information.
Please ensure that any data you provide — whether about yourself, an employee, or one of your customers — is shared in compliance with all applicable privacy laws and company policies.
Do not share sensitive personal data unless it is necessary and you have appropriate consent. By proceeding, you acknowledge that you understand and accept responsibility for the information you provide.“
To continue, click I Understand & Proceed. To exit, click Cancel.
A pop-up appears confirming the link for the shared map has been created successfully, and the link has been copied to your clipboard. The toggle color changes from grey to blue when enabled.
Note: If you would like to add a landmark group to the shared map, click the Edit icon after you have set the toggle to Shared. See steps under Managing a Public Map Link – Admin: Vehicle Groups tab.
Vehicle Group Card – Map Page
From the Map Page, locate and select the vehicle group by clicking on a vehicle group from the map, or use the Search field.
The Vehicle Group Card appears.
Click Share.
The Enable Sharing pop-up appears.
Under “Sharing,” click the toggle to “ON.”
A pop-up message appears with the following privacy warning:
“You’re about to enter or share personal information.
Please ensure that any data you provide — whether about yourself, an employee, or one of your customers — is shared in compliance with all applicable privacy laws and company policies.
Do not share sensitive personal data unless it is necessary and you have appropriate consent. By proceeding, you acknowledge that you understand and accept responsibility for the information you provide.“
To continue, click I Understand & Proceed. To exit, click Cancel.
If you have selected to continue, the Enable Sharing pop-up appears again—the “Sharing” toggle color changes from grey to blue.
Optional: Use the drop-down to add a landmark group for the shared map.
Click Enable Sharing.
A pop-up appears confirming the link for the shared map has been created successfully, and the link has been copied to your clipboard.
Managing a Public Map Link
You can copy, edit, or preview the link in a new browser tab after creating a shared link through the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab or by selecting the applicable vehicle group from the Map Page.
Admin: Vehicle Groups Tab
From the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab, locate the row of the applicable vehicle group in the table.
Note: You can use the ascending/descending arrows in the Group header to sort your vehicle groups by ascending or descending alphabetical order; however, you may need to tab through pages located at the bottom-right of the screen to locate a vehicle group.
Under the Shared Maps column, corresponding to the vehicle group’s row, click the Copy to Clipboard icon to copy the URL to your clipboard
or click the Edit icon to edit the shared link (options: toggle on/off sharing or add/change/remove the landmark group for the shared link).
If you edited the shared link, click Save Changes to save your changes. A success message appears confirming your changes were saved successfully.
Vehicle Group Card – Map Page
From the Map Page, locate and select the vehicle group by clicking on a vehicle group from the map, or use the Search field.
The Vehicle Group Card appears.
Click Sharing.
A drop-down menu appears with the following options:Copy shareable link: Copy the link to your clipboard.
Edit: Adjust the Sharing toggle to OFF or add/change/remove (select “(none)”) a landmark group for the shared link.
Preview link in new window: View the public map available through the shared link in a separate browser tab.
Click one or more of the options above to manage your shared link.
Disabling a Public Map Link
You can disable a shared link at any time through the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab or by selecting the applicable vehicle group from the Map Page.
Admin: Vehicle Groups Tab
From the Admin: Vehicle Groups tab, locate the row of the applicable vehicle group in the table.
Note: You can use the ascending/descending arrows in the Group header to sort your vehicle groups by ascending or descending alphabetical order; however, you may need to tab through pages located at the bottom-right of the screen to locate a vehicle group.
Under the Shared Maps column, corresponding to the vehicle group’s row, click the toggle to off.
The toggle turns gray and slides to the left. A success message confirms the share link was successfully disabled.
Vehicle Group Card – Map Page
From the Map Page, locate and select the vehicle group by clicking on a vehicle group from the map, or use the Search field.
The Vehicle Group Card appears.
Click Sharing.
A drop-down menu appears.
Click Disable sharing.
A pop-up appears stating: “Disable sharing? This Vehicle Group will not longer be shared with the public. You can still make edits and share this Vehicle Group again.”
Click Disable.
Note: If you would like to exit the pop-up without disabling the shared link, click the X button at the top-right of the pop-up.
A success message appears confirming the shared link was successfully disabled.
Engaging with the Public Map
The following map interactions are available with Public Maps:
View a list of vehicles included in the vehicle group | Click on a vehicle from the list to center the map over that vehicle. |
Configure Map Options | Click Map Options to view the drop-down and set: |
Toggle Fullscreen View | Click the Fullscreen icon to see the map fill the entire screen of your device |
Focus all vehicles on the map | Click the Focus icon to adjust the map to provide a view over all vehicles in the vehicle group |
Use Map Camera Controls | Click the Map Camera Controls icon to move the map up, down, left, right, zoom in and/or zoom out |
Click and Drag Pegman | Click and drag the Pegman to a point on the map to see street view |