OwnTracks Recorder

OwnTracks Recorder is the server component of the OwnTracks ecosystem, designed to store and manage location data from OwnTracks mobile applications. It provides a completely self-hosted solution for personal location tracking with an emphasis on privacy and data ownership.

Key Features

• Privacy-Focused Tracking:

  • Complete data ownership
  • Self-hosted infrastructure
  • No third-party data sharing
  • Encrypted data transmission
  • Local data storage
  • Privacy by design

• Location Data Management:

  • Real-time location updates
  • Historical location storage
  • Geofence support
  • Location cards and annotations
  • Data export capabilities
  • Timeline visualization

• Mobile Integration:

  • iOS and Android apps
  • Battery-optimized tracking
  • Offline data queuing
  • Configurable accuracy
  • Background operation
  • Push notifications

• Technical Features:

  • MQTT protocol support
  • HTTP API access
  • Webhook integration
  • Lua scripting support
  • JSON data format
  • Web-based interface