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Use this guide to monitor a vehicle or asset with a physical GPS device. You will create an Object in Jitra, configure the device to send data to Jitra, and check its first location. To use an Android phone as the location source, follow Adding an Object with Jitra Tracker App.

Before you begin

Prepare:
  • A Jitra account with Organization setup completed, permission to create Objects, and an available Object slot.
  • A GPS device whose manufacturer and exact model are supported by Jitra.
  • The Device ID the device uses when sending data.
  • Power and a working mobile data connection for the GPS device.
You can create the Object before the device connects. Object saved and GPS location received are separate conditions.
Device ID is not always the IMEI, serial number, or SIM number. Check the device label, configuration app, or supplier to confirm the identifier used by your model.

Register and connect your device

Choose the platform you use to manage Objects.
1

Open New Object

Open Settings → Objects, then click New. For a new account, this form may also open automatically after Organization setup.
New Object form in Jitra Web
2

Select the GPS model

Choose GPS Device under Tracking Method, then open GPS Device Model.Search for a manufacturer or model, expand the manufacturer’s model list, and select the exact model you use. Select Not sure which GPS model you have? if you need help.
Searching for and selecting a GPS model in Jitra Web
3

Enter Object details and configure the device

Enter a recognizable Object Name, such as Delivery Van 01, and the Device ID. The Object name can contain up to 100 characters. Select Where to find your Device ID for identification help.In Connect Your GPS Device, use Copy for Server address and Port. Enter these values in the physical GPS device’s configuration. Open View Setup Guide when available for device-specific instructions.
Object details and GPS connection settings in Jitra Web
Use the values displayed for your model, rather than copying the port from the example screenshot.
4

Save the Object and check its status

Click Save. Object Created confirms that the Object was saved.If Jitra has not received the first valid location, it displays Waiting for GPS Connection. Check device power, mobile data, and configuration. Server details and the setup guide remain available on this screen.
Object saved in Jitra Web and waiting for its first GPS location
Select Continue to Edit Object to complete other settings while waiting. The Object is already saved; do not create it again.

Check that the location is received

After the device sends a valid GPS location, open Tracking and select your Object. Check its position on the map and the last update time to confirm that fresh data is arriving. Saving an Object does not configure the GPS device automatically. A waiting screen does not mean Object creation failed.

If setup is not working

For device-specific instructions, see Connecting a GPS Device to Jitra. If data still does not arrive, continue to GPS Device Is Not Connected.

Next steps

Continue with Getting Started with Tracking. You can complete Object information, counters, sensors, and tracking accuracy settings later as needed.