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How to Activate an inReach Mini 2
Before you can use the messaging and SOS functions on an inReach device, you must create an account and activate a service plan for the device. If you are having issues logging into your inReach account or creating a new account, see
Related
at the bottom of the page.
NOTE: Credit or debit card information needs to be provided in order to complete activation steps below.
Activating a New inReach Device
New Users Without an Account
IMPORTANT: These steps are for users that do not currently have an inReach or Garmin account. If you have an existing inReach or Garmin account, use the steps under Existing Users below.
Enter the inReach's IMEI number and Authorization Code, review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement before agreeing, select the country of your billing address, then click Next.
Finding the IMEI Number and Auth. Code
When powering on the inReach Mini 2 for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language, null (or skip), then activate (or skip).
When selecting to activate, the IMEI number and Auth. Code will be displayed on the screen.
If you previously skipped the activation prompt:
Press Down from the home page on the inReach Mini 2.
Press OK to Activate Now.
Press OK again to advance to the IMEI and Auth. Code.
NOTE: The IMEI and Auth. Code can also be found by pressing OK from the home page to access the main menu and then Settings > System > About.
Enter your name, email, and a password.
Check the box to agree to the Terms of Use, then click Create Account.
Enter your personal information, then click Next.
Emergency Notes is a good place to add information of any known medical concerns. If you have additional coverage for medical evacuation or search and rescue, you can include that and how to get in contact with the company providing that service. Example:
Add Emergency Contacts information, then click Next.
Select a specific plan under the Annual Plan or Freedom Plan options.
If desired, choose the additional GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit. This is not required. Once finished, click Next.
Review all entered information to confirm it is correct, then click Next.
Check the box to agree to the Terms of inReach Service, then click Next.
Enter your billing information, then click Next.
Follow the prompts to finish activating your inReach device and account, then take the device outside.
It is important to take your inReach outside with a clear view of the sky to complete the activation process. Also sync your inReach with your account after activation, for more information on how and why, see - Syncing the inReach Mini 2 With the Garmin Explore Website and App.
Existing Users
NOTE: Personal Plan accounts are for individuals only and can have more than 1 inReach device with an active subscription on their account, but can only be assigned to 1 active inReach device for use at a time. Before adding an additional device, see - null. If you are operating as a business or organization and need to add additional users to your account, a Professional subscription is required. For information, see - Difference Between inReach Personal and Professional Plans.
Read the Important Note, then choose Cancel, Continue to Add, or Create a New Account. NOTE: If you choose Create a New Account, use a different email address than your existing Garmin account.
Enter the inReach's IMEI number and Authorization Code, review the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement before agreeing, select the country of your billing address, then click Next.
Finding the IMEI Number and Auth. Code
When powering on the inReach Mini 2 for the first time, you will be prompted to select a language, null (or skip), then activate (or skip).
When selecting to activate, the IMEI number and Auth. Code will be displayed on the screen.
If you previously skipped the activation prompt:
Press Down from the home page on the inReach Mini 2.
Press OK to Activate Now.
Press OK again to advance to the IMEI and Auth. Code.
NOTE: The IMEI and Auth. Code can also be found by pressing OK from the home page to access the main menu and then Settings > System > About.
Select a specific plan under the Annual Plan or Freedom Plan options.
If desired, choose the additional GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit. This is not required. Once finished, click Next.
Review all entered information to confirm it is correct, then click Next.
Check the box to agree to the Terms of inReach Service, then click Next.
Enter your billing information, then click Next.
After you see a confirmation that activation is complete, you may begin to make changes to your Garmin Explore account.
Emergency Notes is a good place to add information of any known medical concerns. This is found under Account at the top of the page. If you have additional coverage for medical evacuation or search and rescue, you can include that and how to get in contact with the company providing that service. Example:
It is important to take your inReach outside with a clear view of the sky to complete the activation process. Also sync your inReach with your account after activation, for more information on how and why, see - Syncing the inReach Mini 2 With the Garmin Explore Website and App.
You can no longer add additional users to Personal Plan inReach accounts. You need a Professional Flex Plan to have multiple users with assigned devices on a single account.
The process for creating an inReach account is best done on a computer. Using a mobile device may result in issues with account creation.
