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Location Tracking (Linux)

The Location Tracking Job allows administrators to remotely activate location tracking on enrolled devices while also providing the capability to set tracking intervals. With this functionality, administrators can precisely customize how often a device's location is updated and reported.

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  • For accurate location tracking, the device must have a GPS Module installed. If the GPS Module is not available, Google Chrome must be installed for IP-based location tracking, which will provide approximate location data.
  • This feature is supported on Linux devices with SureMDM Agent versions >= 7.13.0.

To create a Location Tracking job and deploy it to the enrolled device(s) or group(s) remotely, follow these steps:

  1. On the SureMDM Web Console, navigate to Jobs > New Job > Linux > Location Tracking.    

  2. On the Location Tracking prompt, enter a Job Name and select Enable Location Tracking.

  3. Choose a value from the spin box (in minutes) in Tracking Periodicity and click OK.

The newly created job will be listed in the Jobs List section. 

  1. Go back to the Home tab and select the Linux device(s) or group(s).

  2. Click Apply to launch the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

  3. Select the job under All Jobs/Profiles.

  4. Click Apply in the Apply/Profile To Device prompt.