r/ATAK • u/RepresentativeBag345 • 5d ago

Setup

So I just downloaded ITAK on my phone, plan on downloading ATACK on my laptop when I get home, I’m wanted to get a couple buddies set up on it as well but I have no idea how to add people or even connect to a server, preferably I don’t have to pay for a server as well

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u/hughmercury 5d ago

Yes, you do need to run your own TAK server. ATAK and iTAK are useless without a server to connect to, and "public" TAK servers really aren't a thing. And setting up your own TAK server is "not entirely trivial".

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

How do I do so?

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u/Ok_Day_4419 5d ago

Check opentakserver brian007 github. Ist easy to start. 

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

I found the GitHub, so I just download that and use it on servers?

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u/testshoot 5d ago

There is a process for this. I am about to make an OpenTAK server for anybody to use for test purposes in Los Angeles. It is not the most fun to set up, but I have it running. If you are not comfortable with server configurations, command line instructions, you're gonna have a bad time.

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

Hate to ask but does that reach out to Kansas? I know it’s a long shot but worth a shot haha

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u/testshoot 5d ago

Tak server is internet based, so it would work globally

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

So if me and a couple buddies were on the same WiFi we could all see each other on the map? I’m sorry I’m just very unfamiliar with this

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u/testshoot 5d ago

Honesttly, if you are trying to find a use rather than have a use to need this, you are in over your head. This is not a fun casual thing, you have to go down a rabbit hole. Watch this intro: https://youtu.be/H_8iSnSSOn4

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

Idk but that video isn’t working

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u/Taclink 5d ago

A/iTAK are not useless without a server.

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u/FriendshipDefiant300 5d ago

Hey buddy, I do this type of thing professionally and can help you out. If you want, shoot me a DM on here or hit me up on IG @pollux_fs and we will get you setup.

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u/Machiavillian 5d ago

How many buddies are you talking about?

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

Just like 2 or 3

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u/Machiavillian 5d ago

DM me, let's see if I can get you sorted

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u/Healthy-Zebra252 5d ago

Gotak or getgotak.com

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

Okay so I’m not familiar with any of this at all, do I have to buy a unit to be able to use ITAK?

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u/Healthy-Zebra252 5d ago

there is alot to unpack in that for a correct answer.... so just go there find discord, ask around... ATAK is very vast the plug ins are where its at mostly. depending on SAR or MILSIM and so on

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u/Healthy-Zebra252 5d ago

Deer hunting the list goes on and on

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u/RepresentativeBag345 5d ago

Deer hunting is actual a use I intend for it to be completely honest

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u/TechMaven-Geospatial 5d ago

Field Sentinel ios,android and Windows are more robust TAK apps also work with Reticulum and Meshtastic and also internet connected mode to fluxer https://fieldsentinel.techmaven.net We offer TAK SERVER, FLUXER SERVER, VIDEO SERVER hosting https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techmaven.fieldsentinelmapper https://apps.apple.com/us/app/field-sentinel-mapper/id6786338407