# Geofence
## What is Geofence?
Geofence, short for geographical fence, is a virtual perimeter defined around a real-world geographic area. In the realm of Netmera, Geofence serves as a powerful tool to enhance user engagement by delivering real-time notifications when individuals enter or exit designated physical locations. This innovative feature enables businesses to create personalized and location-aware communication strategies.
## Geofences Tab Overview
To access the Geofences tab and gain valuable insights into your location-based strategies, follow these steps: Navigate to **Targeting > Geofences.**
The Geofences tab provides a comprehensive overview of your created geofences:
**ID & Geofence Names:** Displays the IDs and names of previously created geofences in your panel.
**Groups:** Shows any groups associated with the geofences for organizational purposes.
**Entry and Exit Counts:** Provides information on the number of entries and exits to the geofence location.
**Status:** Indicates the current status of each geofence as "Active" or "Passive".
**Actions:** You may edit, delete or continue using your geofences with these icons.
You can easily **search** for specific geofences or groups by typing the name in the "Enter Geofence or Group Name" field.
## Creating a Geofence
**Targeting > Geofence > Create Geofence**
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1. **Navigate to Geofence Creation:**
* Start by going to the "Targeting" section in Netmera.
* From there, click on "Geofences" and then select "Create Geofence."
2. **Name Your Geofence:**
* Give your geofence a name that clearly represents its purpose or location. This will help you identify it easily later.
3. **Optional Grouping for Organization:**
* If you're managing multiple locations or campaigns, you have the option to create a group. This helps keep things organized.
4. **Specify the Location:**
* Decide on the location of your geofence. You can do this in two ways:
* **Search:** Use the search field to find the exact location you want.
* **Map:** Alternatively, you can directly select the location on the map using the Circle option.
5. **Determine the Size:**
* Set the size of your geofence by specifying the distance from the chosen center point. This defines the area where your geofence will be active.
#### Advanced Option: Manual Selection
For precise geofence customization, use the **Polygon** option to manually draw the geofence area on the map.
6. Complete the geofence creation by clicking the "**Save"** button.
## Publishing Geofences to Devices
**Targeting > Geofence > Publish to Devices**
After creating a new geofence, it is essential to publish it to devices. Follow these steps:
1. Go to the **Geofences** tab.
2. Locate the newly created geofence.
3. Click the **Publish to Devices** button.
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**Why do I need to Publish to Devices?**
This action triggers a **silent push notification** to the devices, ensuring that users receive timely and relevant information based on their location.
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That's it! You've successfully created and published a geofence in Netmera, empowering you to engage with your users in a more personalized and location-aware manner. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact our support team for assistance.
