Live Tracking

Enabling Live Tracking

The Live Tracking feature is only available to Runkeeper Go members. Learn more about Runkeeper Go(Non-Runkeeper Go users will still be able to track you!)

Friends will be able to view a basic, static page with your location on it, that page will require manual refreshing to view your updated location. Those viewing a Live Tracking link with a Runkeeper account will be able to view a more detailed, auto-refreshing page. You can no longer share a link to your Live activity on Facebook. 

How to turn on Live Tracking through the Runkeeper mobile app

iPhone

• Open the Runkeeper mobile app.
• Go to the Start Screen and tap on the blue broadcasting icon in the lower right-hand corner of the map.
• You'll be prompted to enable the Live Tracking feature in the app (see second screenshot). Select Enable Now.
• Switch the Enable Live Tracking toggle to the green "On" position.
• Return to the Start Screen.
• Tap on "Send Tracking Link" to generate a text you can send to your contacts. The link in this text will bring your contact to the webpage where they can view your progress. If you prefer not to send it via text, you can always copy and paste the link that is generated in the message and send it however you'd like.
  • • • Note: This text will not send automatically. You will be brought to your messaging/texting screen to view and edit the message before you officially send it.

Android

• Open the Runkeeper mobile app.
• Go to the Start Screen and tap on the broadcasting icon on the map (the second icon down in the top right corner).
• You'll be prompted to enable the Live Tracking feature in the app.
• Switch the Enable Live Tracking toggle to the green "On" position (shown on the right).
• Tap on "Send Tracking Link" to generate a text you can send to your contacts. The link in this text will bring your contact to the webpage where they can view your progress. If you prefer not to send it via text, you can always copy and paste the link that is generated in the message and send it however you'd like.
  
  • Note: This text will not send automatically. You will be brought to your messaging/texting screen to view and edit the message before you officially send it.

*Got more questions? Contact our support team at support@runkeeper.com!