# Installing Maps for Garmin Basecamp [ MAC ] # Basecamp Map Installation [ MAC ] # Installing and Unlocking Backroad MapBooks on macOS --- ## 1. Prerequisites | Item | What to do | Link | |------|------------|------| | **Garmin Basecamp** | Install Basecamp to view and load maps. | | | **Backroad MapBooks account** | Sign‑up or log in to access map downloads. | | > **Tip** – Keep the ZIP file in your **Downloads** folder for quick access. --- ## 2. Downloading the Map Archive for macOS 1. **Log into the Backroad MapBooks website** * Open the URL above and sign in. * If you have no account, click **Create New Account** and follow the prompts. ![Login screen](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/2024-11-26-16-20-05-account-backroad-maps-opera.png) 2. **Navigate to “MY GPS Maps”** * Click the **MY GPS Maps** button to open the registration page. 3. **Locate your product** * Find the row for your province (e.g., *BC2025*). * Click the **small arrow** to the right of the product title to expand its details. ![Product row](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/download2.png) 4. **Download the macOS ZIP** * Click the **Download for MAC** button. * Choose a location to save it (default is the **Downloads** folder). 5. **Download the .gma unlock file** * Scroll down to the **Unlock Information** section and click the link to download your **`.gma`** file. ![Unlock file](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macgms.png) --- ## 3. Installing the Maps 1. **Open the downloaded ZIP** * Navigate to where you saved the file. * If it hasn't already extracted, double‑click the ZIP to unpack it (you should see a folder named `SECURED_BC2025_BRMB_BC2025-Mac`). 2. **Mount the DMG** * Inside that folder you’ll find a **`.dmg`** file (e.g., `BRMB_BC2025.dmg`). * Double‑click the DMG to mount it. * If you get a “Not from the App Store” warning, click **OK** and then **Open** the installer. 3. **Run the installer** * Double‑click the installer icon that appears inside the mounted volume. * Follow the on‑screen prompts (accept the license, choose an installation directory, and finish). [![![DMG folder](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macdigital12.png)](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/scaled-1680-/macdigital4.png)](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macdigital4.png) 4. **Allow apps from unidentified developers** *(if needed)* * Open **System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General**. * If “Allow apps downloaded from: Anywhere” is not present, click **Open Anyway** after launching the installer. * For detailed steps, see Apple’s guide: . ![Security dialog](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/mac-sec1.png) ![Security dialog – 2](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/mac-sec3.png) 5. **Follow the installation steps** * The installer will show a welcome screen, license agreement, and a final confirmation screen. * Once finished, you’ll be ready to unlock the maps. 6. **Complete the installation** * Follow the on‑screen prompts (welcome, license, install location). * Typical screens: ![Welcome](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/welcome.png) ![License](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/license.png) ![Install directory](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/install-dir.png) ![Finish](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/KDkfinal.png) --- --- ## 4. Unlocking the Maps in Garmin Basecamp (macOS) After the installation above, follow the unlocking instructions at: *(This page walks you through importing the `.gma` file into Basecamp and unlocking the content.)* --- ## 5. Troubleshooting | Problem | Fix | |---------|-----| | **Installer won’t launch** – “This app cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer.” | 1. Open the installer once.
2. Close it.
3. Go to **System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General** and click **Open Anyway**. | --- ## 6. Need More Help? * **Phone** – 1-877-520-5670 * **Submit Support Request** – > We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible! # Unlocking Maps in Basecamp for MAC # Unlocking BackroadMaps in Garmin Basecamp for macOS > **Goal** – Import the `.gma` unlock key so your BackroadMaps are activated in Basecamp on a Mac. > **Prerequisites** – > * Garmin Basecamp and Map Manager installed on your Mac. > * A `.gma` file either downloaded from your Backroad Maps account or located on the microSD card in the `Garmin` folder. --- ## 1. Locate the `.gma` Unlock Key | Source | Where to Find It | |--------|------------------| | **Your account** | Log in to the Backroad Maps portal → **My Unlock Keys** → download the file (usually named *`YourUnlockKey.gma`*). | | **microSD card** | Inside the microSD card → `Garmin` folder → file *`gmapsupp.gma`* (if the card hasn’t been updated) or *`YourUnlockKey.gma`* (if the card has been updated). | ![Unlock key locations](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macgms.png) > The file is always named **`.gma`** – the name will differ based on the card’s update status. ![Example file names](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2022-07/mac-gma.png) --- ## 2. Open Map Manager 1. **Navigate** to the folder containing the `.gma` file. 2. **Double‑click** the `.gma` file. *A “Map Manager” window appears, asking whether you’d like to install the maps.* ![Map Manager prompt – Install](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macdigital13.png) 3. Click **`INSTALL`** to start the unlocking process. ![Map Manager prompt – Confirmation](https://brmb.support/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/macdigital14.png) --- ## 3. Verify Successful Unlock Once installation completes: 1. Open **Garmin Basecamp**. 2. Go to **Maps → Manage Map Products**. 3. The relevant BackroadMap entry should now display **“Region unlock code from …”** next to its name, indicating it is unlocked. --- ## 4. Troubleshooting | Issue | Likely Cause | Fix | |-------|--------------|-----| | Map Manager doesn’t open when double‑clicking `.gma` | File not recognized | Verify the Map Manager application is installed. | | Security block (“This application cannot be opened”) | macOS Gatekeeper | Use **System Settings → Security & Privacy → General** to allow the file, then retry. | --- ## 5. Need More Help? * **Phone** – 1-877-520-5670 * **Submit Support Request** – > We’re here to help you get your maps up and running as quickly as possible!