Open the Add Checkpoints step from the onboarding panel
After your first site has been created, the onboarding panel shows the next setup step: Add Checkpoints.
Click Add Checkpoints in the onboarding panel to continue the setup process.
Setup Guide 2026 · Add Checkpoints
How to Add Checkpoints in Trinity Guard®
Create your first checkpoint template, place checkpoints on the map, use Satellite view for better accuracy, and confirm that the setup step is complete.
A checkpoint is a specific patrol location that a guard must visit during an assigned patrol task.
Quick expert summary
Plan the route before you place a single checkpoint
In this setup guide, checkpoints are added through the Add Checkpoints onboarding step, directly on the map. The goal is not to drop as many points as possible — it is to mark the exact locations where patrol verification actually matters, so every checkpoint represents a real security control point.
For this example, we build a route named NorthGate Logistics Patrol Checkpoints and place four checkpoints on the map. Use Satellite view to position them accurately against real gates, doors, and parking areas, then save the template so it is ready for patrol tasks.
- ✓Create one clearly named checkpoint template per site or patrol area.
- ✓Left-click on the map to place each checkpoint in route order.
- ✓Switch to Satellite view for accurate placement on real site features.
- ✓Save the template, then confirm the Add Checkpoints step is marked complete.
The Add Checkpoints setup path
The checkpoint template creates the map-based patrol points for a selected site. After this step is complete, Trinity Guard marks Add Checkpoints as completed in the onboarding checklist.
1Select Add CheckpointsUse the onboarding checklist on the right side.
2Open CheckpointsThe Checkpoints page opens automatically.
3Name templateUse a clear route name.
4Place checkpointsLeft-click on the map to add points.
5Use Satellite viewPlace checkpoints accurately on real site features.
6Save templateSave after the checkpoints are added.
7Confirm completeThe template appears and onboarding is checked.
How to add checkpoints step by step
Follow the actual onboarding flow used inside the Trinity Guard dashboard. Click any step to view the related screen.
Step 1: Select Add Checkpoints in the onboarding panel
After your first site has been created, the onboarding panel shows the next setup step: Add Checkpoints. Click Add Checkpoints in the onboarding panel to continue the setup process.
Create the first checkpoint template
The Checkpoints page opens automatically
After you click Add Checkpoints in the onboarding panel, Trinity Guard automatically opens the Checkpoints page.
From this page, you can start creating a new checkpoint template for the selected site.
Click Add checkpoints to begin.
Name the checkpoint template
Enter a clear checkpoint template name.
Example template name: NorthGate Logistics Patrol Checkpoints
Use a name that makes the route easy to recognize later. The checkpoint template name is not the name of one checkpoint. It is the name of the full checkpoint set or patrol route template.
Add checkpoints by clicking on the map
After naming the checkpoint template, add checkpoints on the map.
Left-click on the map to place each checkpoint. Each click creates a new checkpoint. The system numbers the points so you can see the route order clearly.
In this example, the patrol route contains four checkpoints.
Use Satellite view for better accuracy
Map view is useful for general orientation, but Satellite view can help you place checkpoints more accurately.
Use Satellite view when you need to see buildings, gates, parking areas, driveways, fences, loading areas, or patrol paths more clearly.
Save the completed checkpoint template
After all checkpoints have been placed on the map, save the completed checkpoint template.
The template should be saved after the checkpoints are added, not before.
When the save is successful, Trinity Guard shows a confirmation message: The template was saved successfully!
Confirm that the checkpoint setup is complete
After the template is saved, the checkpoint template appears on the Checkpoints page.
The onboarding panel also marks the Add Checkpoints step as completed.
From this screen, you can also edit the route later if you need to change, add, or remove checkpoints.
Checkpoint setup note: checkpoints define where guards must go. Tasks define when those checkpoints are used during a shift.
Recommended checkpoint placement tips
Place checkpoints where patrol verification matters most.
For outdoor patrols, use clear physical locations such as gates, building corners, parking areas, loading docks, fence lines, and entrance roads.
For indoor patrols, use QR-based checkpoints near doors, corridors, reception areas, storage rooms, mechanical rooms, stairways, or sensitive access points.
- ✓Do not place checkpoints randomly. Each checkpoint should represent a real security control point.
- ✓A good checkpoint route should be easy for the guard to understand and useful for the supervisor to verify.
- ✓After the checkpoint template is created, you can use it later when building patrol tasks.
- ✓You can create different checkpoint templates for different areas, routes, buildings, or security needs.
Add Checkpoints questions
What is a checkpoint template in Trinity Guard®?
A checkpoint template is a saved set of patrol checkpoint locations for a selected site. It defines the physical points that guards may need to visit during patrol tasks.
Is the checkpoint template the same as a patrol task?
No. A checkpoint template defines where the patrol points are located. A patrol task defines when and how those points are used during a shift.
Can I add checkpoints by clicking on the map?
Yes. You can add checkpoints by left-clicking on the map inside the checkpoint route editor.
Why should I use Satellite view?
Satellite view helps you place checkpoints more accurately because you can see real buildings, gates, roads, parking areas, and site features.
Can I edit the checkpoint route later?
Yes. After the checkpoint template is saved, you can open the saved template and edit the route if you need to change the checkpoint locations.
Do checkpoint numbers show the patrol order?
Yes. The checkpoint numbers help show the order of the patrol points inside the route.
What should I name a checkpoint template?
Use a clear name that identifies the site or patrol area, such as NorthGate Logistics Patrol Checkpoints, Main Gate Patrol Checkpoints, or Warehouse Exterior Patrol Checkpoints.
When should I save the checkpoint template?
Save the checkpoint template after you have added the checkpoints on the map and checked that the route is correct.
Your first checkpoint template is ready for patrol tasks
After the checkpoint template is created, continue with the onboarding checklist and build your first patrol task. The checkpoint template defines the patrol locations, while the task defines when guards must complete them.
Gyula Györfi
Security technology expert, veteran police commander, and founder of Trinity Guard LLC. This setup guide is based on the real Trinity Guard checkpoint setup flow used after the first site is created.
