How to Create a Custom Drive Purpose
With MileIQ, you can label your drives exactly how you want using the Custom Purpose feature. Set up a custom purpose easily from either the mobile app or the web dashboard.
Creating a Custom Purpose in the Mobile App
- Open Settings: Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen.
- Go to Custom Purposes: Under the Personalization section, select Custom Purposes.
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Add a New Purpose:
- To create a Business purpose, tap the top of the screen.
- For a Personal purpose, scroll down and tap Add New Personal Purpose.
- Enter and Save: Type in your custom purpose, then tap Done. Your new custom purpose will now appear in the list.
Managing Custom Purposes
- Hide a Purpose: Tap Edit at the top right, then tap - next to the purpose you want to hide and select Hide.
- Reorder Purposes: Tap and hold the three-bar icon next to a purpose, then drag to rearrange.
- Edit a Purpose: Tap on a purpose name to bring up the keyboard and make any changes.
Creating a Custom Purpose on the Web Dashboard
- Log In: Access the MileIQ Web Dashboard with your MileIQ credentials.
- Navigate to Custom Purposes: In the left menu, click Settings, then scroll to Custom Purposes.
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Add a New Purpose:
- You’ll see columns for Business and Personal purposes. At the bottom of each, click the Add Purpose button.
- Enter your purpose in the text field and click Save.
A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating your purpose was saved.
Managing Custom Purposes on the Web Dashboard
- Prioritize Purposes: Drag the purpose to reorder by clicking the arrows next to its name.
- Edit a Purpose: Click on a purpose name to edit.
- Hide a Purpose: Tap the eye icon next to the purpose and select Hide.
Additional Information
- Any drives classified with a custom purpose will be included in exported reports (PDF, CSV, or Concur).
- Custom purposes can be easily hidden or reordered on both the app and web dashboard.