# Uploading *.gpx route to Garmin Edge After I got the Garmin Edge 530, the upload of the route to the device always confused me, so I created this cheat sheet: ### Uploading the route to the Garmin #### Option #1 – upload directly via USB Copy the `*.gpx` file with the route to `/Garmin/NewFiles/`. #### Option #2 for Apple users – upload via iPhone Garmin app and AirDrop - Airdrop the `*.gpx` file to the iPhone and open it with Garmin Connect. - Go to More (bottom right) → Training → Courses → (select course) → tap tripple dot (in upper right corner) ⋮ → Send to Device - Let the app sync with the Edge. #### Option #3 – upload via Garmin Connect (and mobile/desktop app) On the Garmin website... - Go to [**Garmin Connect Online**](https://connect.garmin.com/modern/) - Continue to **Training → Courses → [Import](https://connect.garmin.com/modern/courses)** - Rename the course from **Untitled** to something user friendly (**2022-03-15 Marianske udoli 30km**). - Click “Save New Course” Then in iOS app... - In iOS app Garmin Connect go to **More → Training → Courses**, open the desired course, tap the three vertical dots and selsect **Send to Device**. - Sync the devices to upload the course. Or... - Click "Send to Device" on the website and let it sync through Garmin Express desktop app. (TBD) ### Selecting the route in Garmin Edge 530 for navigation (bring up main menu) → Training → Training plan → Find a course → (select course) → Ride