Traccar is a web-based GPS tracking platform designed to help businesses and individuals track their vehicles and assets in real-time. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Traccar on Windows 11.
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
First, you need to download the latest version of Traccar from their official website (https://www.traccar.org/download/). Choose the Windows (64-bit) version and save the file to your computer.
Once the download is complete, navigate to the downloaded file location and extract the contents of the traccar-x.x.zip file.
After the extraction is complete, open the traccar folder, and you will see various files and folders.
Next, open the bin folder and then double-click the traccar.bat file to launch the Traccar server.
The server will take a few seconds to start. After it is started, open your web browser and type localhost:8082 in the address bar.
You will see the Traccar login page. Use the default credentials (admin for both the username and password) to log in.
After you log in, you will be redirected to the main Traccar dashboard. From here, you can customize the system settings, add devices, and start tracking.
Before you can start tracking your devices, you need to configure some settings.
Click on the gear icon on the top right corner of the Traccar dashboard.
From the dropdown menu, click on Server.
Here, you can modify the server settings, such as the server port, database type, and user accounts.
Next, click on the Devices option from the top menu to add a new device.
Click on the blue + button to add a new device.
Enter the device details such as the device name, unique identifier (IMEI or serial number), and device type.
Click on the Save button to add the device to Traccar.
Now that you have added a device, you can start tracking it.
From the Traccar dashboard, click on the Devices option from the top menu.
Select the device you want to track from the list.
You will see the device details and current location on the map.
You can also access the device history, reports, and notifications from this page.
Installing Traccar on Windows 11 is a simple process that can be completed in a few easy steps. By following this tutorial, you can easily set up and configure the Traccar GPS tracking platform and start tracking your devices in real-time.
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