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updatedAt: 2025-11-14T09:41:56.000Z
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# How to get GPS coordinates

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  Retrieving GPS coordinates is only possible on a SecureEdge with cellular capabilities.
</Callout>

## Introduction

Please read <Anchor label="Track your machines with GPS" target="_blank" href="https://support.ixon.cloud/s/article/Track-your-machines-with-GPS">Track your machines with GPS</Anchor> for relevant information on required firmware, preparation, accuracy, etc.

## GPS coordinates request

Send an HTTP GET request to the `/api/v1/system/location` endpoint:

```json Response
{
  "altitude": 25.5,
  "latitude": 51.66236935,
  "longitude": 5.938345783333333,
  "utc_time": "065203.00"
}
```
```json Response (no GPS signal)
{
  "altitude": null,
  "latitude": null,
  "longitude": null,
  "utc_time": null
}
```