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Activating VTracker and Remote Access
1)
To activate VTracker, the IMEI of the satellite modem must be referenced, as shown on the
when the cover of VTracker is removed, as well as on the product box and
enclosure.
2)
and click on the Activate Nautic Alert in the
menu.
The activation process typically takes 12-48 hours
.
3)
When the activation process is complete, go to
https://portal.nauticalert.com
create an account if you do not already have one. You can also reach this link by going to
then clicking on “login”. Once logged in, your device will show up
automatically, and you’ll have instant access to remote SMS text message commands from your
phone via the gateway number shown in the device details.
The Nautic Alert Web Portal must be used to create a user account before the Nautic Alert Mobile App
can be used.
There are two ways to remotely access a VTracker.
A cellular number is assigned to each VTracker,
allowing direct text messaging (sms) access from user’s phone with simple text commands. In addition
to this, the Nautic Alert Mobile App provides a more feature rich experience for charts and
visualizations.
The cellular numbers assigned to your VTracker can be viewed from the device info in the Nautic Alert
Web Portal or the Nautic Alert Mobile App.
Text messaging is only available in the US. It is strongly recommended to create an account and login to
the Nautic Alert Mobile App to automatically enable global push notifications and email alerts.
