TAK Help | Aerial Defence

Getting Started with ATAK/iTAK

📲 Enrolling with a QR Code

Ensure you have ATAK (Android) or iTAK (iOS) installed.
Use the QR Scanner plugin in ATAK or the built-in camera in iTAK.
Scan the enrolment QR code generated on the main page.
Follow the on-screen prompts to connect to your TAK server.

📦 Importing Settings or Packages

Use the Import QR if you have a .zip TAK package file.
You can upload the file or paste a Dropbox link (ensure it ends in dl=1).
After scanning the QR code, ATAK/iTAK will prompt to import the file automatically.

📋 Bulk Enrolment via CSV Upload

To generate multiple enrolment QR codes at once, upload a CSV file in the following format:

host,username,token
takserver.example.com,user1,MyPass123!
takserver.example.com,user2,Welcome2024
another-server.net,user3,S3cur3#Key

Each row must include a valid TAK server hostname, username, and token.

🛠 Troubleshooting

If nothing happens, ensure your camera has permission to access the app.
Make sure the full enrolment URL isn't truncated — test using a QR decoder like QRCode Raptor or ZXing.
Dropbox links must be shared publicly with dl=1 for automatic download.

🔐 Security Note

For maximum security, prefer Dropbox-hosted config files to avoid server-side storage. Files uploaded directly to this service are temporary and not guaranteed beyond a short window.