RTK Quick Start Guide: Get RTK FIX in 5 Minutes

Set up RTK corrections in 5 minutes. Create your account, get NTRIP credentials, enter connection settings, and verify RTK FIX. Free 30-day trial included

Get from signup to RTK FIX in four steps. Total time: about 5 minutes.

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Step 1: Create Your Account

Sign up at rtkdata.com. Every new account includes a free 30-day trial with full access to the correction service. No credit card required, and the trial ends automatically -- no surprise charges.

Step 2: Get Your NTRIP Credentials

1. Log in at rtkdata.com/my-account.

2. Go to the RTK Credentials tab.

3. Copy your Username (starts with rtk) and Password.

Important: These are separate from your website login. Your email and website password will not work in your GNSS device. See Account & Credentials for details.

Step 3: Enter Connection Settings

Open the NTRIP settings on your receiver, drone, or field app, and enter these values:

Setting	Value
Host	eu.rtkdata.com (Europe) / rtk.rtkdata.com (North America) / aus.rtkdata.com (Australia)
Port	2101
Mountpoint	AUTO (ALL CAPS, case-sensitive)
Username	Your NTRIP username from the dashboard
Password	Your NTRIP password from the dashboard

Also make sure Send NMEA GGA (or "Send receiver position") is turned ON. Without this, the caster cannot determine your location and will not send corrections.

Need step-by-step instructions for a specific device? See our device-specific guides for Emlid, DJI, u-blox, Septentrio, SW Maps, and more.

Step 4: Go Outside and Verify

Take your device outdoors to a location with clear sky visibility. Wait for the status to progress through these stages:

1. SINGLE -- the receiver is tracking satellites but has no corrections yet.

2. FLOAT -- corrections are arriving and the receiver is converging.

3. FIX -- centimeter-level accuracy achieved.

Convergence typically takes 5 to 20 seconds under open sky. If FIX does not appear within 90 seconds, see the checklist below.

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If You Are Stuck on FLOAT

1. Verify your mountpoint is AUTO in ALL CAPS.

2. Confirm GGA output is enabled (send NMEA position to the caster).

3. Check your internet connection -- 4G/LTE is recommended over 3G.

4. Move away from tall buildings, trees, or metal structures.

5. Disconnect and reconnect the NTRIP client.

6. Confirm you are within coverage of a reference station.

For persistent issues, see Troubleshooting & FAQ.

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Key Notes

• Heights are delivered as ellipsoidal values (not orthometric / mean sea level). Apply a geoid model in your GIS software or rover if you need elevation above sea level. See Understanding Heights.

• One connection at a time per data stream. Running two devices on the same credentials simultaneously will cause disconnects. Add a second data stream from your account dashboard if needed.

• Regional server choice matters: pick the server closest to your work area. See Network & Mountpoints for full details.