Map Editor (WME)
The Waze Map Editor (WME) is the online tool used to edit the Waze map. It is accessible to all users with a Waze account at waze.com/editor.
Access and editing rights
By driving with the Waze app, you accumulate temporary editing rights (valid for 90 days) over the areas you travel through. These rights determine where you can edit the map.
Editing rights expand progressively based on your editor level.
Waze servers
Waze operates on three separate servers. Switzerland is on the ROW server.
| Server | Coverage |
|---|---|
| NA | North America |
| IL | Israel |
| ROW | Rest of the world, including Switzerland |
Important
When in doubt, never edit the map based on the rules of a neighbouring country. Ask your question on the local forum.
Permalink
The WME offers a permalink feature that lets you share a precise location on the map. Very useful for asking for help on the forum or Discord.
To obtain it: position the map over the desired area, then click the 🔗 button (the 3rd circle from the top, on the right of the editor)
In this section
Discover the editor
- WME interface: panels, layers, shortcuts
Understand the map
- Map legend: segment types
- Routing basics: impact of types on navigation
Edit the map
- Segments: create and edit segments
- Turn restrictions: allow and forbid turns
- Difficult turns: reporting (L2+)
- Lanes & level crossings: lane guidance (L3+)
- Permanent hazards: level crossings (L4+)
- Road closures: time-based restrictions
- Closing URs: handling reports
- Update delays: when changes appear
Levels, roles and tools
- Editor levels: levels, editing radius, locks
- Roles: AM, SM, RTC State Manager, CM
- Scripts and tools: WME Switzerland Helper and others