Spytec GL300 Activation/Setup Guide

spy tec sti_gl300 activation

So you’ve got yourself a brand new STI_GL300 GPS tracker. Before you could start using it you need to activate it.  Following is a brief guide to activating and setting up your GL300 tracker for use.

Activation of SpyTec STI_ GL300 is a simple process and can be done in 5 easy steps. The quick start guide that comes with the tracker does not include much detail regarding placement and user account interface. Here is a step by step guide to setting up your GL300 in no time.

STEP 1: Locating the IMEI number.

The IMEI number of the SIM card is printed on the back of the SpyTec GL300 box as well as the back of the device. You will be needing at the time of account registration.

STEP 2: Charging the GPS tracker.

Your GL300 tracker may have some battery juice when its taken fresh out of the box. Use the wall charger and USB cable provided to charge the device. For the first time you must charge the tracker for a period of 8 hours or until the red LED goes solid. Once the tracker has been fully charged check if the green LED (cellular signal) is blinking once every 3 seconds. Make sure you have T-Mobile reception in the area you are going to use the device. If it blinks faster than once every 3 seconds it means there is some problem with your cellular signal reception. In this you should contact the customer support to report the issue.

STEP 3: Account Registration

spytec gl300 activation screen

Now you need to register your GPS tracking device on SpyTec website. Head over to GPS Account Activation page to get the registration form. Here you will be required to submit your profile, billing, credit card and subscription plan information. Once you are done with the above step, the activation will take around 24 hours before you could start using the GPS tracker. You should receive an email confirming that the account has been registered including the username and password for logging in on the SpyTecGPS portal.

STEP 4: Placing the tracker

SpyTec STI GL300 GPS tracker should ideally be placed in an area that is open to sky so that it has a clear line of sight with the GPS satellites. It can be placed near a window or a surface that has good access to open sky. Do not place the tracker inside your car like in the glove box or somewhere where its signal reception will get obstructed.

STEP 5: Accessing your SpyTec account interface

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Once you have completed all of the above steps, head over to the SpyTec gps tracking website at spytecgps.io. It will show a login page where you can enter the username and password credentials to access your account interface where you can view the real time location of your GL300 tracker and view/change its settings.

55 thoughts on “Spytec GL300 Activation/Setup Guide”

  1. If I stick it under the car with a duct tape it’s still going to have signal all the duct tape make the signal pour?

    • Sticking the tracker under the car with a duct tape shouldn’t cause any problems with the reception because the GPS tracker will pick up the signal that bounces back from the the road. I would not however recommend using a duct tape to fix it under the car. You can bolt it in place using screws which will make it more secure and less prone to falling on the street.

  2. I am charging a new STI GL300 and the red light is blinking very fast, several times per second. Is that normal? It has been plugged in for 2 hours and still doing it.

    • Yes that is normal. The red light keeps blinking when charging and turns solid when charged. If your device still does not get fully charged after more than 2 hours I think you should contact customer care for a possible battery issue. You can contact Spytec Support at

  3. My tracker stops reading location, its blinking green and I have it in a magnetic case I’ve cut it off and turned it back on it’s still doing it who do I contact about it

    • You should contact Spytec Customer Care to resolve this issue.

    • Are you referring to the IMEI number? The IMEI number of the SIM card is printed on the back of the SpyTec GL300 box as well as the back of the device.

    • Please use this link to reactivate your tracker. Please click on the the button that says reactivate on of the existing trackers.

  4. Hello
    Does Spytec GL 300 work across the whole world? e.g in Uganda in Africa? Is any simcard across the world supported , i.e not simple locked? Thanks. Arnold.

    • Yes GL300 works all accross the globe. It will work perfectly in Uganda as well.

  5. Hi, I am in Colombia and the registration page is not working. How I can complete the registration?

  6. How do you reset it day by day. And why is it some putting the car in the wrong location. Home but shows around the coner

    • Press the big button on the face to reset. If the tracker is not showing the precise location then it means it is not getting the GPS signal at that location.

      • If you buy this tracker from the original owner how do I go about activating it? Or can I even do that without all the old information?

  7. Gps activation page doesn’t open for me. It says forbidden????

    What is the problem?

    • I would recommend you contact the customer support of Spytec for this issue. Just for clarification this is not the official blog of spytec.com. Here I share guides, tips and tricks for spytec sti gl300 gps tracker based on my own experience with this device.

      • Hey pal I found a gps on my truck and I’m keeping it. Can I activate it? It was put there illegally.

        • The device can only be activated by the registered user who purchased it.

  8. Does the spy tech GL 300 work as a voice activated recording device?

    • No at the moment this device does not have the feature be used as a voice activated recording device.

  9. How long does it take to reactivate a device? How will I be contacted?

    • I would recommend you contact the customer support of Spytec for this issue. Just for clarification this is not the official blog of spytec.com. Here I share guides, tips and tricks for spytec sti gl300 gps tracker based on my own experience with this device.

    • I would recommend you contact the customer support of Spytec for this issue. Just for clarification this is not the official blog of spytec.com. Here I share guides, tips and tricks for spytec sti gl300 gps tracker based on my own experience with this device.

  10. Will the sti gl300 work on verizon systems? And will it track the USA because of the verizon large network

    • Yes the device uses Verizon network. It works perfectly throughout US.

    • It is a unique code generated at the time of purchase from Spytec. If you have purchased the GPS tracker from Spytec you can find the order ID on your invoice or in the email from info@spytecinc.com. If you have bought the GPS tracker from Amazon, you can find your order ID by going to amazon.com and navigating to “Your Account” in the upper right hand corner and choosing “Orders” from the drop-down menu.

  11. I purchased this device for my brother because all the advertising and videos stated “…there are no setup fees or monthly contract”. Just register and the device is active. “…use as needed”. However, the account registration page clearly states entering credit card information. Bait and switch?

    Please clarify.

    • Spytec offers STI_Gl300 on a monthly contract basis. You need to opt in for a subscription plan to use it.

  12. The advertisement said that there is no monthly fee but the write up needs to log in with all billing information.-

    • Spytec STI GL300 comes with 3 monthly subscription plans. You cannot use the device without a monthly plan.

  13. I just bought on Amazon a package of 2 x GL300
    They are charging now for 4 hours still red light is blinking, (64% battery life)
    The green light is blinking under a second at both devices
    The blue light stopped blinking. what does it mean

    I bought also a monthly subscription for one device, but it is in NYC?

    When I can expect that the account and the devices are proper working after initialization time of spytec?

  14. Dear admin
    Am from Jordan Amman it’s in the Middle East
    I get this SpyTecGPS from USA
    Pleas advice me how I can use this device I try
    Its not helpping the Menu
    Pleas help me in this

    • Hi Yousef,
      Since you are located outside USA it would be better if you contact the Spytec Support directly for help in setting up your GL300 tracker. You can contact them here : Spytec Support

  15. What is the difference between the GL 300 and GL 300MA?

    • GL300MA is the newer revamped version of GL300. It offers 4G coverage and 2.5 weeks battery life.

  16. Will it still work well under the seat of a car if you want to use the optional magnetic case to attach it to the underside of the car seat? Hate to have someone reach under the seat for a lost object and discover the tracker!

    • I don’t see any reason for it to not work when attached to the underside of the car seat.

  17. How do 2 phones access the same tracker and what are the steps to set up with 2.

    • You can access the tracker in different phones by logging in to your spytec dashboard separately. You can’t register the tracker with two different accounts though.

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