1. Create a free ParkMobile account

   • Visit the ParkMobile site or

   • Download the ParkMobile app in the App Store or Google Play. 

   • If you already have a ParkMobile account, check to ensure your  profile is up-to-date.

2. Add vehicle information to profile

   • Add your license plate number.

   • Using multiple cars? Up to 5 license plates can be added to your profile.

   • Having trouble? Check out this video on how to set up an account.

3. Add payment information to profile

   • Most major credit cards, PayPal, and Apple Pay are accepted.

   • Having trouble setting up your payment methods? Check out this video.

4. Park in any space or meter marked with a ParkMobile sign or sticker

   • Map of ParkMobile parking zones

   • Parking is enforced on the Blacksburg campus Monday–Friday, from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

   • Parking is enforced at the Alexandria location Monday–Sunday, 24 hours a day (24/7)

5. Select parking zone and duration

   • Enter your zone number by referring to nearby signage or using the map within the ParkMobile app or website.

   • You can save "favorite" and recently used parking zones.

   • Select duration of time you would like to park.

6. Confirm your parking session information and start parking

   • Parking enforcement personnel will validate your campus parking status using the ParkMobile system.

7. Need to extend your parking session?

   • Parking can be extended remotely.

   • If you opt into notifications, text messages, or emails, you will receive a notification to extend your parking duration.

   • You can set customizable parking expiration alerts.

ParkMobile can be used without downloading the app. To do so, visit the ParkMobile website, enter the zone number, and continue to pay for parking without downloading the app. Users without access to wifi or a smartphone can pay for parking by calling the toll-free number listed on the ParkMobile signs or meters in your area.  

For more details, please see the ParkMobile and Virginia Tech page: https://parking.vt.edu/parking/parkmobile.html