Setting Up Texting Feature on Iridium GO!

Before a subscriber can send an SMS message from the Iridium system, the Iridium SMS service center number must be stored on your Iridium GO.  

To store or verify the Iridium Service Center Number on your Go please follow the directions below:

There are two ways to verify service center is stored in your Iridium GO.

Option 1:  Via The Iridium GO Application. 

• Make sure you have installed your SIM card in the GO!.
• Power on your GO!.
• Pair your device to the GO! WIFI network.  
• Open the Iridium GO! application on your smart device.
• Log in using the default username “guest” and password “guest”.
• Once logged in select “Settings.”
• In Settings select “Message.”
• Enter the following Service Center number: 00881662900005.
• Select “save” once number has been entered.
• If “Save” is not highlighted in blue touch anywhere on the empty screen below and “Save” should turn blue allowing you to save number.

Option 2:  Via The Iridium GO! Advanced Features

This can be done using either a PC or smart device. 

• Make sure you have installed your SIM card in the GO!.
• Power on your GO!
• Pair your PC or smart device to the GO! WIFI network.  
• Open your web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc…) and in the address bar type: 192.168.0.1 
• Log in using the default username “guest” and password “guest”.
• Once logged in hit OK to bypass SOS warning. (You can do this part later)
• Select the “Communication” tab at the top of the screen.
• Select “Satellite” on the left of the screen.
• Select “Message” tab in the middle the screen.
• Enter the following Service Center number: 00881662900005.
• Select “save” once number has been entered.

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