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Connecting to Wialon

What is Wialon?​

Wialon is a GPS fleet tracking platform that provides real-time vehicle location, trip history, sensor data, and fleet analytics. FleetTAB connects to your Wialon account to pull this data into a clean, modern interface built around the workflows that fleet managers and field staff actually use.

Without a Wialon connection, FleetTAB has no data source — the connection is required to access trips, units, drivers, and any analytics cards on your KPI dashboard.

How the Connection Works​

There are two separate authentication steps when using FleetTAB:

  1. App login — You log into FleetTAB itself using your work email and a one-time verification code. See App Login for details.
  2. Wialon connection — After logging in, you connect your Wialon account so FleetTAB can read your fleet data.

You can connect to Wialon in one of two ways:

  • Sign in with Wialon — authorize FleetTAB on Wialon's own sign-in page. Your Wialon password is never shared with FleetTAB, which makes this the simplest and most secure option for most users.
  • Wialon API token — paste a 72-character token you generate in Wialon. This is useful when you want to control exactly which units and data types FleetTAB can access. See Wialon API Token.

Whichever method you choose, the connection is stored securely (the token is encrypted) and reused automatically on future logins.

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These two steps are independent. Your FleetTAB account (email login) is separate from your Wialon account. You only complete the Wialon connection once — it is stored securely and used automatically on future logins.

Choosing a Resource​

After connecting, FleetTAB may ask you to choose a Wialon resource. Shared settings — such as custom trip types and saved filters — are stored on this resource so that everyone on your team classifies trips against the same definitions. You can change the selected resource later in Settings.

First-Time Setup​

The first time you log into FleetTAB, a setup modal appears. You cannot access fleet data until you connect Wialon.

  1. Log into FleetTAB with your email and verification code.
  2. When the Wialon connection modal appears, choose Sign in with Wialon to authorize on Wialon's page, or paste a 72-character API token.
  3. Confirm. FleetTAB validates and connects immediately.
  4. If prompted, choose a resource for shared settings.

See Wialon API Token for step-by-step instructions on generating and entering a token.

Managing an Existing Connection​

Once connected, you can view and update your Wialon token at any time from the Settings page. You do not need to re-enter the token on subsequent logins — FleetTAB reconnects automatically using the stored token.

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If your token expires or is revoked, FleetTAB will show a connection error in the navigation bar. Go to Settings and update your token to restore access.