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# Starting Your Route

## When and how to start your route in the Route Simplified app.

**When to start**

Tap Start Route when you're ready to begin your day — not when the email first arrives. The timestamp of when you tap Start becomes the official start time for the route in the system.

**Location permission**

The first time you start a route, your phone will ask for permission to use your location. Tap Allow.

Route Simplified uses your location to track your progress through the day and provide turn-by-turn navigation from your current position.

If you're using Safari on iPhone, choose "Allow While Using App" or "Always". If you previously denied location access, re-enable it in Settings → Safari → Location.

**What you see after starting**

Once started, the app shows your route for the day: your stop list in order and a map view. A summary bar at the top shows total gallons, estimated time, and miles for the full route.

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