MyGeotab - Activate Geotab Device

MyGeotab - Activate Geotab Device

This article explains how to activate a Geotab device.

Procedure

Once the Geotab Device is installed in a vehicle:
      1. Take a vehicle in-which a Go Device is installed
      2. Take it on a 10 - 15 minute trip in an area with good cellular coverage in order to meet activation requirements

Make sure you add the new Device to the MyGeotab Database


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