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.
- What Is Strava?Learn what Strava is, a free global community for tracking, sharing, and connecting over your activities, and what a Strava subscription adds on top of that.
- Interested in Working with Strava?Find the right contact for a Strava partnership, sponsorship, running or cycling event, general business inquiry, or Strava API developer question today.
- Is Strava free?Strava is free to record and share your activities. See what a Strava subscription adds, from training analysis to premium safety features.
- Is Strava Available in My Country?Check whether Strava is available in your country, see which locations currently have restricted or limited access, and learn how to contact support.
- What Languages Does Strava Support?See every language Strava currently supports in the app and on the website, and learn how to change your preferred language on Android, iOS, or the web.
- What Browsers Does Strava Support?See which web browsers Strava currently supports on Windows and Mac computers, get official download links, and troubleshoot login or connection issues.
- What Sport Types Does Strava Support?Browse every sport type Strava supports for recording activities, from running, riding, and swimming to winter sports, water sports, and more options.
- Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Updates
- Is Strava Acquiring Runna?Strava has officially acquired Runna, the personalized running coach app. Learn what this means for your subscriptions and the Runna app's future plans.
Getting Help
Finding support and understanding Strava's policies.
Profile Customization
Personalizing how your profile looks and what it shows.
- How Do I Change My Default Highlight Image?Change whether Strava shows your photo or your route map as the highlight image in your activity feed, from the mobile app or Display Preferences on the web.
- What is the Strava Shop?The Strava Shop sells limited-quantity apparel and accessories shipped to the US and UK. Orders, shipping, and returns are handled by our fulfillment partner.
- Why is my Year in Sport Unavailable?Your Year in Sport summary is only available on a seasonal schedule. Learn when it returns and what to do with your activities in the meantime.
Recording and Uploading Activities
Get your first activity on Strava. Learn how to record, upload, and edit activities
- How Do I Add Gear to My Activities on Strava?Add bikes and shoes to your Strava profile on the web or mobile, manage bike components, set default gear by sport, and fix common gear-tracking issues here.
- How Do I Enable Audio Announcements on Strava?Turn on real-time audio cues for segment performance and split times while recording on Strava, and troubleshoot announcements you cannot hear or find.
- How do I Bulk-Edit the Privacy Settings for my Past Activities?Bulk-edit privacy settings across all of your past activities on Strava in one single step, choosing visibility for everyone, followers, or just yourself.
- How do I Get My Activities to Strava?Explore every way to get your activities onto Strava, from instant app uploads to GPS device syncing and manual file uploads for older workouts.
- How do I Record an Activity on Strava?Learn how to start, pause, and save a recorded activity in the Strava app, plus features like Beacon, sensor pairing, auto-pause, and live elevation stats.
- How Do I Create a Route From a GPX File?Create a new Strava route by uploading a GPX file directly from your computer, then adjust waypoints and route preferences before saving it to My Routes.
- How do I Upload a Manual Activity to Strava?Add a manual activity entry to Strava when you did not record it with a GPS device, and learn exactly which details you can and cannot edit afterward.
Setting Up Your Account
Create your profile, set your preferences, and get logged in.
- How Do I Change My Display Name and Profile Bio?Change the display name and profile bio shown on your Strava profile page using the website or the mobile app, with steps for updating each field below.
- How Do I Change My Units of Measurement on Strava?Switch your Strava account between imperial and metric units, and choose Fahrenheit or Celsius for temperature from the mobile app or website settings.
- Why Am I Getting an Error Message When Logging In?Fix an error message when logging in to your Strava account by double-checking your login details, clearing your browser cache, or waiting before retrying.
- How do I Change the Team Displayed on my Strava Profile?Choose which Strava club appears on your public profile page, or remove a club from your profile entirely, from your profile settings on the Strava website.
- How Does Strava Use my Synced Contacts and Connections?Learn how Strava uses your synced phone contacts for Beacon safety messages, suggested follows, and Find Friends, and how you can remove your contacts.
- How Do I Upload a Strava Profile Picture?Upload, change, or remove your Strava profile picture on the website or in the mobile app, and fix common photo errors like blurry or sideways photos.
- Your Strava Profile PageExplore every section of your Strava profile page, from the calendar widget and activity bar chart to sidebar stats, and how to refresh your stats now.
Stats and Metrics Explained
Understanding how Strava calculates and displays your data.
- What Is Cadence on Strava?Learn what cadence measures on Strava for running and cycling, how to read your cadence chart, and why a higher cadence is usually more efficient overall.
- What is Vertical Ascent in Meters (VAM) on Strava?Vertical Ascent in Meters (VAM) measures how fast you climb on Strava, showing your rate of elevation gain per hour during any ride, run, hike, or walk.
- Can I Remove my Heart Rate or Power Data?Learn why you cannot fully remove heart rate or power data from a Strava activity, and how to hide these stats or edit spikes with a third-party tool.
- Elevation on Strava FAQsFind answers to common questions about how Strava calculates, corrects, and smooths your elevation data, and why your elevation may look different too.
- What is Grade-Adjusted Pace (GAP) on Strava?Grade Adjusted Pace (GAP) adjusts your running pace for hills, letting you fairly compare your effort across flat routes and hilly routes on Strava activities.
- How Does Strava Calculate Calories?Learn how Strava calculates calories for rides, runs, walks, and hikes using your weight and power output, and how third-party calorie values can differ.
Your Feed and Community
Following athletes and navigating your social feed.
- Who Can Share Links on Strava?Learn who can share links on Strava, best practices for verified athletes and clubs sharing links, and how link sharing works across the platform today.
- How Does Strava Order my Activity Feed?Strava orders your activity feed using Personalized or Latest Activities settings. Learn how each option works and how to fix a feed that seems out of order.
- How Do I Get a Verified Badge on Strava?Learn what the Strava Verified badge means, its eligibility requirements, the benefits it unlocks, and how to apply for a Verified badge on your profile.
- Reporting Content on Strava for Violations of Our Community StandardsLearn how to report activities, clubs, comments, photos, profiles, and other content on Strava for violations of our Community Standards and Terms of Service.
- How Do I Follow Athletes on Strava?Learn how to follow athletes on Strava, add athletes to your favorites, mute an athlete's updates, and manage activity notifications for athletes you follow.