---
title: "Create a new Geofence (Circular)"
method: POST
path: "/v1/geofences/circular"
---

# Create a new Geofence (Circular)

`POST /v1/geofences/circular`

## Request body

- object
  - `name` string, required — Specify the name of the geofence that you are creating.
  - `category` string, required — Specify the category for which you are creating the Geofence. Allowed values are: 'Uncategorized', 'Fuel Station', 'Job Site', 'Maintenance Facility', 'Receiver / Consignee', 'Restricted Location', 'Shipper', 'Terminal / Yard', 'Truck Stop / Rest Area', 'Weigh Station / Scale', 'Shipper / Receiver'
  - `address` string — Specify the address of the location for which you are creating this Geofence.
  - `radius_in_meters` number, float — Specify the radius of the circular Geofence in meters.
  - `centre_lat` number, float — Specify the latitude of the center of the circular Geofence.
  - `centre_lon` number, float — Specify the longitude of the center of the circular Geofence.
  - `status` string — Specify the status of the Geofence that you are creating. Allowed values are active or deactivated.
  - `description` string — Provide a short description for the Geofence.

## Response `201`

201

- object
  - `geofence` object
    - `id` integer
    - `name` string
    - `category` string
    - `status` string
    - `address` string
    - `description` string
    - `radius_in_meters` integer
    - `centre_lat` number
    - `centre_lon` number

## Other responses

- `400` — 400

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