Open the Geofencing Tool or Dashboard Launch the application or service that supports geofencing. This might be a map-based interface or a dedicated geofence setup screen.
Select “Create New Geofence” Find and click the button or menu item labelled something like “Create Geofence”, “Add Geofence”, or “New Geofence”.
Define Geofence Centre
Click on the map to set the central point of your geofence.
Alternatively, use coordinates (latitude/longitude) if exact positioning is needed.
Set Radius Specify how large the geofence should be — usually measured in metres or kilometres. Input the radius value.
Adjust Shape or Bounds (if applicable) Some geofence tools let you adjust boundaries or switch between circular vs polygon shapes. If available:
For circle: ensure the circle radius is correct
For polygon: draw the polygon shape on the map by clicking multiple points
Name the Geofence Give your geofence a descriptive name (e.g. “Office Entrance”, “Warehouse Perimeter”).
Configure Triggering Rules Decide what events should trigger when entering or leaving the geofence. Common options:
Enter geofence
Exit geofence
Possibly Dwell time (how long someone/player/device stays inside)
Set Notifications or Actions Choose what happens when trigger conditions are met. For example:
Send an alert/notification
Log the event
Activate/deactivate a service
Save / Activate Geofence Once all parameters are set (centre, radius, triggers, name, actions), click Save, Activate, or Deploy to enable it.
Test the Geofence
If possible, simulate entering/exiting the geofence to make sure the triggers/actions work.
Check logs or live status to verify behaviour.
Tips & Best Practices
Choose a radius that balances precision vs noise (too big → false triggers, too small → misses).
Use names and tags that clearly indicate location / purpose.
Limit number of active geofences if resources/permissions are limited.
Make sure permissions (location services) are properly set on devices/users.
Possible Variations (if tool supports)
Multiple geofences overlapping (set priority)
Different shapes: circle vs polygon vs custom shape
Time-based activation (e.g. geofence only active during business hours)
