Why Is Zwift Not Uploading to Strava?

Zwift and Strava are two of the most popular fitness tracking apps, and many athletes use both to track their workouts. However, sometimes Zwift workouts don't upload to Strava, which can be frustrating for athletes who want to keep all of their fitness data in one place.

There are a few reasons why Zwift workouts might not be uploading to Strava. In this article, we'll explore some of the most common causes and provide solutions to help you get your Zwift workouts uploaded to Strava.

1. Check Your Strava and Zwift Account Connections

The first thing to check is whether your Strava and Zwift accounts are properly connected. To do this:

• Log in to your Strava account.
• Click on the "Settings" tab.
• Select "Applications" from the left-hand menu.
• Find Zwift in the list of applications and click "Connect."
• If your accounts are already connected, you'll see a "Disconnect" button instead of a "Connect" button.

2. Ensure Your Activity is Public

For your Zwift activity to upload to Strava, it must be set to "Public." To check your activity privacy settings:

• Log in to your Zwift account.
• Click on the "Profile" tab.
• Select "Privacy Settings" from the left-hand menu.
• Under "Activity Privacy," make sure that "Public" is selected.

3. Check Your Zwift Activity Upload Settings

Zwift has a few different activity upload settings that can affect whether or not your workouts are uploaded to Strava. To check your Zwift activity upload settings:

• Log in to your Zwift account.
• Click on the "Settings" tab.
• Select "Activity Upload" from the left-hand menu.
• Make sure that the "Upload Activities to Strava" checkbox is selected.
• You can also choose to upload your activities to other fitness tracking apps from this page.

4. Clear Your Zwift Cache

Sometimes, a corrupted Zwift cache can prevent your workouts from uploading to Strava. To clear your Zwift cache:

• Close the Zwift app.
• Press the "Windows Key" + "R" to open the Run dialog box.
• Type "%appdata%\Zwift" into the Run dialog box and press "Enter."
• Delete the "Cache" folder.
• Restart the Zwift app.

5. Reinstall the Zwift App

If you've tried all of the above steps and your Zwift workouts are still not uploading to Strava, you may need to reinstall the Zwift app. To reinstall the Zwift app:

• Uninstall the Zwift app from your computer.
• Download the latest version of the Zwift app from the Zwift website.
• Install the Zwift app.
• Log in to your Zwift account.
• Reconnect your Strava account.

Conclusion

If you're having trouble getting your Zwift workouts to upload to Strava, there are a few things you can check. First, make sure that your Strava and Zwift accounts are properly connected. Second, ensure your activity is public. Third, check your Zwift activity upload settings. Fourth, clear your Zwift cache. And finally, if all else fails, you may need to reinstall the Zwift app.

FAQs

Q: Why is my Zwift activity not uploading to Strava?

A: There are several reasons why your Zwift activity might not be uploading to Strava. Some of the most common causes include:

• Your Strava and Zwift accounts are not properly connected.
• Your activity is set to "Private" instead of "Public."
• Your Zwift activity upload settings are incorrect.
• Your Zwift cache is corrupted.
• The Zwift app is not installed correctly.

Q: How do I connect my Strava and Zwift accounts?

A: To connect your Strava and Zwift accounts:

• Log in to your Strava account.
• Click on the "Settings" tab.
• Select "Applications" from the left-hand menu.
• Find Zwift in the list of applications and click "Connect."

Q: How do I make my Zwift activity public?

A: To make your Zwift activity public:

• Log in to your Zwift account.
• Click on the "Profile" tab.
• Select "Privacy Settings" from the left-hand menu.
• Under "Activity Privacy," make sure that "Public" is selected.

Q: How do I check my Zwift activity upload settings?

A: To check your Zwift activity upload settings:

• Log in to your Zwift account.
• Click on the "Settings" tab.
• Select "Activity Upload" from the left-hand menu.
• Make sure that the "Upload Activities to Strava" checkbox is selected.

Q: How do I clear my Zwift cache?

A: To clear your Zwift cache:

• Close the Zwift app.
• Press the "Windows Key" + "R" to open the Run dialog box.
• Type "%appdata%\Zwift" into the Run dialog box and press "Enter."
• Delete the "Cache" folder.
• Restart the Zwift app.