Overview
Locations are the core building blocks of Mobaro. Each location represents a physical or functional space—like a ride, stand, area, or team zone—where checklists, results, and assignments take place.
Once created, a location can be configured with direct members, location groups, and optional settings like RideOps access or operational logging.
Create a location
Go to the locations section
In the Mobaro Backend, go to 
Locations in the left-hand navigation.
Add a new location
Click + Create in the top bar to open the location editor panel on the right.
Fill in general information
Enter the Name of the location. Optionally, you can include:
Email – for distribution of reports with notification rules
External ID – used in integrations
Language – to override default user language when viewing content at this location
Add direct memberships
Scroll to the Direct Memberships section to add:
Users – people directly assigned to the location
User groups – teams or roles associated with the location
Location groups – broader clusters this location belongs to (e.g. “West Park”)
Configure location settings
You can further configure the location using the following sections:
optional Geographic location
Use this to drop a GPS pin for the location. This is useful if you're using GPS validation on checklists.
optional Operations
Enable Operational Logging if you'd like users to log open/close status or downtime events manually.
optional add-on RideOps
Enable RideOps if this location will be used in the RideOps app. This will unlock RideOps-specific configuration options.
optional Scanner code
Set a Custom Scanner Code or leave it blank to auto-generate one. These are helpful if using QR codes to access the location or for validation within checklists.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What’s the difference between a location and a location group?
A: A location is an individual area (e.g., "Roller Coaster A"), while a location group is a collection of locations (e.g., "Zone 1 – Coasters") used for organization and reporting.
Q: Can I use a location without adding users or user groups?
A: Yes, but no one will be able to access it in the mobile app until at least one user or group is assigned.
Q: What does enabling RideOps do?
A: It makes the location available in the RideOps mobile app, allowing dispatches, logs, and operator checklists. The RideOps add-on package is required for this.