Articles

• How to Perform a Deep Reset of Browser Cache in Google Chrome

  Learn how to effectively clear and reset your browser cache in Google Chrome for improved performance and browsing experience.

• Configuring FIRMS Integration in EarthRanger Admin

  Set up the FIRMS plugin and required spatial features to enable satellite fire detection data in your EarthRanger system

• How to Log In to the EarthRanger Admin Site

  Learn how to log in to the EarthRanger Admin Site using your instance URL and credentials. This is the first step in configuring users, permissions, and site settings.

• Manage Web Login Credentials and User Access in EarthRanger

  Learn how to log in to EarthRanger Web, reset passwords, and support users with account access using the admin panel and password recovery tools.

• Create and Manage User Profiles in the EarthRanger Admin Site

  Learn how to create Parent and Profile Users in the EarthRanger Admin Site, assign permission sets, and enable secure profile switching via PINs in EarthRanger Mobile.

• Configure and Import Map Features in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to import, organize, and customize map features in EarthRanger to accurately represent boundaries, roads, and points of interest on your operational map.

• Adding Map Quicklinks in EarthRanger Admin

  Create shortcut views for regional maps with custom icons and titles in your EarthRanger navigation bar.

• Viewing FIRMS Fire Reports in EarthRanger Web

  Visualize near real-time satellite fire alerts on the EarthRanger map through automatically generated FIRMS events.

• Create Event Types for EarthRanger Using the Data Model Spreadsheet

  Create customized Event Types in EarthRanger using the Data Model Spreadsheet to define fields and formats for consistent event data.

• Manage Subjects in EarthRanger Admin

  Effectively track and manage what matters most—this guide helps you view, edit, and organize subjects in EarthRanger, from elephants to patrol boats.

• Organize Subject Groups in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to create and nest subject groups, assign subjects, and configure permissions to control visibility in EarthRanger Web.

• Managing Subject Types and Subtypes in EarthRanger

  Simplify subject classification in EarthRanger—learn how to manage types, subtypes, and statuses for streamlined tracking and data organization.

• Managing Sources in EarthRanger Admin

  Set up and manage devices in EarthRanger—learn how to configure sources, add providers, and ensure timely data collection with notifications for missing or delayed updates.

• Managing Users in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to add, modify, and manage users, set permissions, and configure user profiles in EarthRanger Admin.

• Creating and Managing Service Accounts

  Set up service accounts with ease! Follow this guide to create secure, specialized accounts for seamless integrations and automations in EarthRanger.

• Set Up and Assign Permissions for Event Types in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn about how to set up Event Types and Permissions

• Configure and Assign Permission Sets in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to properly manage permissions and permission sets within your organization to ensure secure data access and follow best practices.

• Create and Assign Patrol Types with Permissions in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to create custom patrol types and manage user access in EarthRanger by configuring icons, priority, visibility, and permissions.

• Set Up EarthRanger Mobile User Access with Custom Permissions

  This article explains the necessary user permissions required to use all EarthRanger Mobile features, and how users can manage their privacy and security settings.

• Subject and Source Administration

  Understand the processes for managing subjects and their sources in EarthRanger to ensure accurate tracking and data analysis.

• Design and Structure Custom Events in EarthRanger

  Define and manage the structure, fields, categories, and schema behind every event that users can report in EarthRanger Web and Mobile.

• Customize Dropdown Menus for Event Types in EarthRanger Admin

  Learn how to adjust, reorder, disable, or add new dropdown options for Event Type fields in EarthRanger Web by modifying schema and Choice settings in the Admin interface.

• Configure Camera Trap Integrations in EarthRanger Admin

  Follow these steps to configure camera traps in EarthRanger, including creating a DAS application, user, access token, and a dedicated Camera Trap Event Type.

• Configure Feature Groups for Analyzer Logic in EarthRanger Admin

  Explore how feature groups can help organize and streamline your data analysis processes for improved efficiency and accuracy.

• Configure Feature Classes for Map Layer Styling

  Feature Classes control how spatial data appears on the EarthRanger map interface, including icon styles, colors, and opacity.

• Detect Movement Anomalies with Immobility Analyzers

  Configure Immobility Analyzers to monitor when tracked animals stop moving and trigger alerts when movement resumes.

• Configure Geofence Analyzers

  Use Geofence Analyzers to trigger Events when tracked subjects cross key boundaries such as buffer zones, villages, or protected areas.

• Integrate ArcGIS Online with EarthRanger

  Connect your ArcGIS Online account to EarthRanger to automatically sync map features like boundaries, patrol zones, and observation points without manual imports.

• Interact with EarthRanger Data Using the API

  Use the EarthRanger API to read, create, or update tracking observations and event data via RESTful endpoints and Python client libraries.

• Export EarthRanger Data to ArcGIS Online or Server

  Synchronize EarthRanger Events, Tracks, Patrols, and Observations to ArcGIS feature layers using secure backend configuration and Esri's ArcGIS Python library.

• Create and Manage Authentication Tokens for Secure Integrations

  Generate long-lived tokens for service accounts to enable secure API and integration access to EarthRanger.

• Export Subject Track Data from the Admin Panel

  Download historical GPS tracks for a subject, filter by date range, and optionally exclude offset points from your exported data.

• How to use EcoScope Downloader

  Use EcoScope to extract multi-subject observation data from EarthRanger for analysis in tools like Excel or QGIS.

• Exporting Observations in EarthRanger Admin

  Explore multiple methods for exporting observation data, from CSV downloads to ArcGIS integrations and EcoScope support.

• Export and Prepare KML or CSV Files for GIS Tools

  Learn how to work with EarthRanger export formats for use in Google Earth, QGIS, and other mapping applications.