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📍Using your GPS location on Map Manager

The best way to position tees and targets is using your GPS location - if you're running into problems, here are some things to try

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Written by Markell Parks
Updated over a week ago

If you are using the Map Manager while physically at the course, you can utilize your location for adding tee pads and targets properly on the map.

  1. Make sure that the Map Manager site has permission to access your location.

  2. Tap the icon to add a tee or target to the map.

  3. Tap Use my location in the upper right.

  4. You should then see your GPS location shown on the map, and can place the element accordingly.

If your browser has permission to access your location, but you are receiving an error that says access is denied, try the steps listed below.

Before diving into platform-specific troubleshooting steps, ensure the following general settings:

  1. Turn on Location Services:

    • On iOS or Android, ensure that location services are enabled via the device's settings.

    • On iOS: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and toggle it ON.

  2. Allow Location Access for UDisc:

    • On mobile browsers, go into settings and find UDisc.com. Make sure location access is set to "Allow."

  3. Reset Browser Data:

    • Clear any saved data for UDisc in the browser settings. This will help to reset permissions and resolve potential conflicts.

For iOS Devices

  1. Open your preferred browser (Safari or another installed browser).

  2. Configure Browser Permissions:

    • Tap the browser menu (e.g., the "Aa" icon in Safari’s bottom bar).

    • Scroll to Location, then choose an option to Allow Access While Using the App.

  3. Privacy Settings:

    • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.

    • Scroll down and tap Safari Websites. Select one of the following options: Ask Next Time, While Using the App, or When I Share.

  4. Screen Time Restrictions:

    • Navigate to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Location Services.

    • Confirm Location Services are allowed and ensure Safari is not restricted.

  5. Precise Location:

    • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Safari Websites.

    • Verify that Precise Location is enabled.

  6. Clear Website Data:

    • Navigate to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Website Data.

    • Locate and delete cached data for UDisc.com.

For Android Devices

  1. Open the browser or app you’re using for UDisc.

  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the upper right corner.

  3. Open Settings, then tap on Location.

  4. Locate UDisc.com in the list of sites.

  5. Set location permissions to "Allow" to enable GPS functionality for mapping.

Additional Tips for Safari Users

For users troubleshooting UDisc on Safari for iOS, additional steps may help:

  1. After following the above instructions, test whether Safari is permitting location usage by accessing a different website requiring GPS.

  2. If issues persist, restart your browser or device, as this can solve lingering connectivity problems.

Need more help? Check out the UDisc Landing Zone here for tips from fellow Course Ambassadors or reach out to us via chat or at help@udisc.com.

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