Iridium GO! - Pre-Trip Setup and checklist

Make sure to read through the instructions below after watching the quick-start video above!

SET UP IRIDIUM GO! 

• Insert SIM
• Insert battery
• Plug in and charge the Iridium GO!®

 DOWNLOAD AND SET UP THE IRIDIUM GO! APP

• Go to the iOS/Android App Store using high-speed internet (Wi-Fi/LTE) and download the Iridium GO! app on your smart device. 

• Turn on the Iridium GO! device, by flipping the antenna up

  • Go to Settings on your smart device

  • Go to Wi-Fi Networks
  • Click on “IRDM-XXXX” (Iridium GO!’s Wi-Fi name)
  • Your smart device is now connected to the Iridium GO!’s Wi-Fi. 

• Go to the Iridium GO! App:

  Enter Login details: username and password are both “guest” by default

• Go to Settings to set up SOS. To enable emergency services, you must first visit the GEOS website and complete your registration at: www.geosalliance.com/iridium. 

• Go to Settings to set up Tracking. 

  Success! You’ve now completed the Iridium GO! App setup. 

DOWNLOAD AND SET UP THE IRIDIUM MAIL APP 

Note: To set up the Iridium Mail app, you need to use high-speed internet (Wi-Fi/LTE)

• Go to the iOS/Android App Store and download the Iridium Mail app on your smart device. 
• Go to https://www.iridium.com/mailandweb/ to register for your unique Iridium email. 

• Go to Iridium Mail App

  • Log in with your registered Username and Password. 

• Go to Settings

  • Select Social Media
  • For Twitter posting: Turn on Twitter option and follow instructions on screen. 

ENSURE ALL SYSTEMS ARE GO 

• Make a phone CALL on the Iridium GO! App. 

  Note: Use full international dialing sequence (00+ country code + phone number) 

• Send an SMS via the Iridium GO! App. 

  Note: Use full international dialing sequence. 

• Send QUICK GPS to ensure you are receiving regular TRACKING updates on the Iridium GO! App 
• Send/Receive emails to your new xyz@myiridium.net email address on the Iridium Mail App. 
• Post a TWEET using your Iridium Mail App. Note: Outgoing tweets get stored in your Spool/Outbox folder in Mail and require a Send/Receive sync to push them out. 

PROVIDE YOUR IRIDIUM DETAILS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY 

• Provide your friends and family with your Iridium +8816 number. 

  Note: All calls to this number would be considered as an international call and will be billed to the caller accordingly at their long-distance rate by their telephone service provider. 

  Note: If you expect incoming calls from the United States, consider registering for a +1 number that will allow friends and family in the U.S. to call your satellite phone number at domestic rates. For more information on how to obtain a +1 number, contact your Service Provider. 

• Provide your friends and family with your Iridium email address xyz@myiridium.net
• Provide your friends and family with this webpage: https://messaging.iridium.com/, so they can send free SMS messages to your Iridium number.