--- title: How to use the Geofence plugin description: Send automatic push notifications when users enter or leave a specific location radius. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildfire.com/how-to-use-the-geofence-plugin#main-content) [![buildfire](https://help.buildfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/bf-wordmark-black.png?width=150&height=35&name=bf-wordmark-black.png)](https://help.buildfire.com?hsLang=en-us) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) [Log In](https://app.buildfire.com/login) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildfire Help Docs](https://help.buildfire.com/?hsLang=en-us) 2. [Add Functionality To Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us) 3. [Plugins to run operations & workflows](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-run-operations-workflows) # How to use the Geofence plugin ## Send automatic push notifications when users enter or leave a specific location radius. The Geofence plugin allows you to send location-based push notifications when users enter or exit defined areas. It’s perfect for restaurants, events, churches, or any physical space where you want to engage users nearby. When a user enters a geofenced radius, they automatically receive your push notification. Each geofence has a 24-hour cooldown, which prevents users from being notified repeatedly if they leave and re-enter the same area. You can add multiple locations, each with its own message and action—such as opening a page, menu, or website within your app. --- ### **Requirements** - This is an Accelerate plugin, available on the Growth and Scale plans. - Location permissions must be enabled for your app — this can be done by the app owner or an admin. - Your users must have push notifications enabled and the app must remain open in the background for geofence notifications to trigger. --- ### **How to use the Geofence plugin** 1. Log in, go to **Builder** in the left navigation 2. Click the **+** button to open the **Plugin Marketplace** - Search for **Geofence**, then click **Add Plugin** - Name your plugin (e.g., “Location Alerts”) and click **Add** 3. In the **Content** tab, click **Add New Geofence Location** - Fill out the setup fields: 1. Enter a **Title** for your location (e.g., “Restaurant Downtown”) 2. Add a **Message** that users will receive when entering this area (e.g., “Welcome! Tap here to see today’s specials.”) 3. Select an **Action** for what happens when users tap the notification 1. Link to an in-app feature (like a menu or booking system), or 2. Link to an external website (e.g., a restaurant page or event site) 4. Set your **Epicenter Location**: 1. Drag the map pin to the desired point, or enter a specific address 5. Define the **Radius**: 1. Minimum **10 ft** and maximum **1,000 miles** 2. The map updates dynamically as you adjust the radius 6. Click **Add New** to save your geofence 4. Click the **Security** tab: - Turn on **Require Login** to restrict feature access to logged-in users - (Optional) Add tag-based restrictions and choose whether to match any or all tags 5. Click the **Tagging** tab: - Enter a tag name to automatically apply to users when they open this feature - Click **Add Tag** 6. Click the **Purchase** tab: - Check **Require Purchase** to enable - Choose your product type (e.g., Single Purchase or Subscription) - Upload an image, fill out purchase text, and success/failure messages 7. Click the **Analytics** tab to see feature performance: - View data such as number of triggers, users, and devices over time --- ### **Pro tips** - Start with small radiuses (under 1 mile) to target specific zones accurately. - Keep your notification text short and actionable—users should know exactly why they’re receiving it. - If you manage multiple stores or venues, create a geofence for each location with a unique action. - Respect user privacy—always inform users why location access is needed. - [Buildfire Control Panel](https://help.buildfire.com/buildfire-control-panel?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Navigating the Control Panel](https://help.buildfire.com/buildfire-control-panel?hsLang=en-us#navigating-the-control-panel) - [Global Tools](https://help.buildfire.com/buildfire-control-panel?hsLang=en-us#global-tools) - [Terms & Policies](https://help.buildfire.com/buildfire-control-panel?hsLang=en-us#terms-policies) - [Build Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/build-your-app?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Global Settings](https://help.buildfire.com/build-your-app?hsLang=en-us#global-settings) - [Building Your App's Navigation](https://help.buildfire.com/build-your-app?hsLang=en-us#building-your-apps-navigation) - [Building Your Login Flow](https://help.buildfire.com/build-your-app?hsLang=en-us#building-your-login-flow) - [Building a PWA](https://help.buildfire.com/build-your-app?hsLang=en-us#building-a-pwa) - [Add Functionality To Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Plugins to drive engagement & community](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-drive-engagement-community) - [Plugins to drive monetization](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-drive-monetization) - [Plugins to run operations & workflows](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-run-operations-workflows) - [Plugins to show content & media](https://help.buildfire.com/add-functionality-to-your-app?hsLang=en-us#plugins-to-show-content-media) - [Make Money With Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Overview](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us#overview) - [Apple/iOS](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us#apple-ios) - [Google/Android](https://help.buildfire.com/make-money-with-your-app?hsLang=en-us#google-android) - [Publish Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Overview](https://help.buildfire.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#overview) - [Apple/iOS](https://help.buildfire.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#apple-ios) - [Google/Android](https://help.buildfire.com/publish-your-app?hsLang=en-us#google-android) - [Manage Your App](https://help.buildfire.com/manage-your-app?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Managing Your App’s Users](https://help.buildfire.com/manage-your-app?hsLang=en-us#managing-your-apps-users) - [Push Notifications](https://help.buildfire.com/manage-your-app?hsLang=en-us#push-notifications) - [Analytics](https://help.buildfire.com/manage-your-app?hsLang=en-us#analytics) - [Connect External Partners](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#main-content) - [Google/Android](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#google-android) - [Apple/iOS](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#apple-ios) - [Zapier](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#zapier) - [Meta](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#meta) - [Segment](https://help.buildfire.com/connect-external-partners?hsLang=en-us#segment) [![Group 4578 (1)](https://help.buildfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Group%204578%20(1).png?width=140&height=33&name=Group%204578%20(1).png "Group 4578 (1)")](https://buildfire.com/) Copyright © 2026, Buildfire