Getting Started
Set up your account, pair a device, and record your first activity. Everything to get moving with Strava.
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About Strava
Learn what Strava is, where it's available, and what's new.
About Strava
Interested in Working with Strava?
Is Strava free?
Strava Availability in Certain Countries
Supported Languages on Strava
Supported Browsers on Strava
Supported Sport Types on Strava
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Updates
Strava is Acquiring Runna
Glossaries and References
Terminology and training concepts explained.
Strava Training Glossary for Cycling
Strava Training Glossary for Running
Profile Customization
Personalizing how your profile looks and what it shows.
How to Change your Default Highlight Image
The Strava Shop
Year in Sport
Your Year in Sport
Recording and Uploading Activities
Get your first activity on Strava. Learn how to record, upload, and edit activities
Adding Gear to Your Activities on Strava
Audio Announcements
Edit Past Activities
How to get your Activities to Strava
Recording an Activity
Uploading Route Files
Uploading Manual Activities
Setting Up Your Account
Create your profile, set your preferences, and get logged in.
Change Display Name and Profile Bio
Changing the Units of Measurement on your Strava Account
Error Message When Logging in
Facebook Login Is No Longer Supported
How to Change the Team Displayed on your Strava Profile
Syncing your Contacts and Connections with Strava
Uploading a Strava Profile Picture
Your Strava Profile Page
Stats and Metrics Explained
Understanding how Strava calculates and displays your data.
Cadence
Vertical Ascent in Meters (VAM)
Can I Remove my Heart Rate or Power Data?
Elevation on Strava FAQs
Grade Adjusted Pace (GAP)
Calorie Calculation
Your Feed and Community
Following athletes and navigating your social feed.
Links on Strava
Feed Ordering
Verified Athlete Badges on Strava
Reporting Content on Strava for Violations of Our Community Standards
Following Athletes on Strava