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Upload Geofences Using CSV Import

Quickly create and manage geofences across your organization with a CSV upload.

Introduction:
The Upload Geofences feature in Senturo lets you define and import multiple geofences at once using a CSV file. This makes it easy to establish boundaries, apply location-based policies, and keep track of device activity.

Steps to Upload Geofences

1. Access the Data Import Page

  • Navigate to Account Settings in the Senturo dashboard.

  • Click the Data Import tab.

  • From the Select data type dropdown, choose Upload geofences.

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2. Prepare Your CSV File

Your CSV file must include the following mandatory columns:

  • Geofence name – The name of your geofence.

  • Radius (meters) – The size of the geofence in meters.

  • Latitude – The latitude of the geofence center.

  • Longitude – The longitude of the geofence center.

Optional field:

  • Hexcode – (Optional) Specify a color code for map visualization.

You can:

  • Download a template directly in the portal.

  • Or create your own CSV file with the required headers.

3. Upload the CSV File

  • Drag and drop your CSV file or click Browse Files.

  • Once selected, click Upload Data.

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4. Review and Confirm Field Mapping

  • Senturo automatically maps your CSV fields to the required inputs.

  • Confirm that Geofence name, Radius (meters), Latitude, and Longitude are correctly recognized.

  • Review optional values such as Hexcode.

  • Click Import Data to finalize.

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5. Receive Confirmation Email

After import, Senturo will process your geofences and add them to the system.
You’ll receive an email notification once the upload is complete.

Conclusion

The Upload Geofences import makes it simple to create multiple geofences at scale. By preparing a properly formatted CSV, you can quickly define boundaries, enhance monitoring, and automate location-based security rules.

FAQs

Q: Can I include multiple geofences in one CSV file?
A: Yes, each row in your CSV will create a new geofence.

Q: What happens if coordinates are invalid?
A: Rows with invalid latitude/longitude values will be skipped during import.

Q: Is the hexcode required?
A: No, it’s optional. If left blank, Senturo will assign a default display color.