# Geofence

Geofences are reusable location boundaries.

Use them to define physical areas like stores, branches, airports, or event venues. After you create and publish a geofence, Netmera can use it as a trigger for location-based messaging and targeting.

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**Path:** `Targeting > Geofences`

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**Quick steps**

1. Create a geofence with a **circle** or **polygon**.
2. Name it and optionally assign a group.
3. Save the geofence.
4. Publish it to devices.
5. Use it in [Geofence Messaging](/netmera-user-guide/messaging-features/geofence-messaging.md).
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### Geofences tab overview

The **Geofences** tab lists the locations you already created.

From this view, you can:

* review geofence names and IDs,
* see the assigned group,
* check **entry** and **exit** counts,
* review status as **Active** or **Passive**,
* and use row actions to edit, delete, or publish.

Use the search field to find a geofence or group by name.

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### Create a geofence

Go to **Targeting > Geofences > Create Geofence**.

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1. Enter a **Geofence Name**.
2. Optionally assign or create a **Group**.
3. Choose how to define the area:
   * **Circle** — set a center point and radius.
   * **Polygon** — draw a custom shape on the map.
4. Select the location by search or directly on the map.
5. Adjust the size or outline of the area.
6. Click **Save**.

#### Circle vs polygon

Use **Circle** for simple radius-based areas like a store or branch.

Use **Polygon** when the area shape matters, such as malls, campuses, or irregular outdoor spaces.

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### Publish geofences to devices

After you save a geofence, publish it so devices can receive the updated location definitions.

1. Open the **Geofences** tab.
2. Find the geofence you want to publish.
3. Click **Publish to Devices**.

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**Why publish is required**

Publishing sends the updated geofence definitions to devices with a **silent push**. Without this step, devices may not use the latest location setup.
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### What you can do next

After a geofence is published, you can:

* use it in [Geofence Messaging](/netmera-user-guide/messaging-features/geofence-messaging.md),
* group multiple locations under one structure,
* and monitor entry and exit counts from the geofence list.

### Best practices

* Use clear names like `istanbul_kadikoy_store`.
* Group related locations if the same campaign logic applies to all of them.
* Keep the radius tight enough to avoid accidental triggers.
* Re-publish after any geofence update.


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