Understanding Drivers, Users and Assets
This article explains the differences between Drivers, Users and Assets in GpsGate. Understanding these entity types helps you configure your application correctly and ensures features such as driver identification, reporting and user access work as expected.
Driver
A Driver represents a person who operates a vehicle. Drivers are primarily used for driver identification and reporting.
A Driver has the following characteristics:
- Does not have the
_DeviceLoginprivilege. - Does not have a tracking device installed or connected.
- Has a value configured in the Driver ID field.
A Driver is linked to an Asset through the Driver ID (for example, RFID or iButton), allowing GpsGate to identify who was driving a vehicle at a specific time.
User
A User is a person who can access the GpsGate application.
A User has one or both of the following privileges:
_WebLogin_MobileLogin
Users can log in to the web application or the mobile application based on the privileges assigned to their role.
Asset
An Asset represents any tracked object, such as a vehicle, trailer, machine, or other equipment.
Assets:
- Typically have a GPS tracker or other tracking device connected.
- Send tracking data to GpsGate.
- Appear on the map, in reports, and throughout the platform.
Any entity that is not configured as a Driver or a User is considered an Asset.
Summary
| Entity | Purpose | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Identifies the person operating a vehicle | No _DeviceLogin privilege, no connected device and a value exists in the Driver ID field. |
| User | Accesses the GpsGate application | Has _WebLogin and/or _MobileLogin privileges. |
| Asset | Represents a tracked object | Connected to a tracking device and sends tracking data to GpsGate. |