How do I configure Iridium Go tracking ?

1/ Enter the phone number of your Iridium Go in the Navygatio website

Enter your boat’s Iridium Go phone number in the boat configuration screen accessible by clicking on your profile picture at the top right of the navygatio.com home screen

The number must be entered in international format without the + or 00.

For example :

881631015375 for standard Iridium numbers that start with 881

or

12126981315 for US flex numbers marketed by Pivotel

**2/**Configure tracking in the Iridium Go

  • On your Android (or iOS device), install the Iridium Go app from the Play Store (or App Store)

  • Start the Iridium Go

  • Connect to the Iridium Go WiFi network

  • Launch the Iridium Go app and connect to the Iridium Go

  • Go to the Settings > Track menu

  • Choose a Tracking Frequency
    We recommend 30 minutes for long crossings, you can go down to 5 minutes.

  • Enter the tracking email address in the Tracking recipient field
    iridium@navygatio.com

  • Press the back button then Save

  • Make sure that the GPS of the Iridium Go is activated by going to the menu Settings > Power

3/ Sail

When sailing, keep the Iridium Go on, an SMS will be automatically sent every n minutes depending on the tracking frequency you choose.

If you have an unlimited data subscription, which we recommend, your package includes unlimited SMS and you will not have any additional cost.
If your subscription does not have unlimited data, you will be charged for each SMS sent, ask your provider for the cost.

**4/**View your track on Navygatio

During your first sailing trip, after receiving 2 tracking messages from your Iridium Go, an Iridium tracking activity and a Track event will be created for your boat.

You will then have access to your track.

Last updated: 30 July 2021