This guide documents the new AWS Wickr administration console, released on March 13, 2025. For documentation on the classic version of the AWS Wickr administration console, see [Classic Administration Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide-classic/what-is-wickr.html).
# What is ATAK?
The Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK)—or Android Tactical Assault Kit (also ATAK) for military use—is a smart phone geospatial infrastructure and situational awareness application that enables safe collaboration over geography. While it was initially designed for use in combat zones, ATAK has been adapted to fit the missions of local, state, and federal agencies.
**Topics**
+ [Enable ATAK in the Wickr Network Dashboard](#atak)
+ [Additional information about ATAK](#additional-information)
+ [Install and pair the Wickr plugin for ATAK](install-and-pair.md)
+ [Unpair the Wickr Plugin for ATAK](unpair.md)
+ [Dial and receive a call in ATAK](dial-and-receive-call.md)
+ [Send a file in ATAK](send-a-file.md)
+ [Send a secure voice message (Push-to-talk) in ATAK](send-secure-voice-message.md)
+ [Pinwheel (Quick Access) for ATAK](pinwheel.md)
+ [Navigation for ATAK](navigation.md)
## Enable ATAK in the Wickr Network Dashboard
AWS Wickr supports many agencies that use Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK). However, until now, ATAK operators that use Wickr have had to leave the application in order to do so. To help reduce disruptions and operational risk, Wickr has developed a plugin that enhances ATAK with secure communication features. With the Wickr plugin for ATAK, users can message, collaborate, and transfer files on Wickr within the ATAK application. This eliminates interruptions, and the complexity of configuration with ATAK’s chat features.
### Enable ATAK in the Wickr Network Dashboard
Complete the following procedure to enable ATAK in the Wickr Network Dashboard.
1. Open the AWS Management Console for Wickr at [https://console.aws.amazon.com/wickr/](https://console.aws.amazon.com/wickr/).
1. On the **Networks** page, select the network name to navigate to that network.
1. In the navigation pane, choose **Security groups**.
1. On the **Security groups** page, select the desired security group for which you want to enable ATAK.
1. On the **Integration** tab, in the **ATAK plugin** section, choose **Edit**.
1. On the **Edit ATAK plugin** page, select the checkbox **Enable ATAK plugin**.
1. Choose **Add new package**
1. Enter the package name in the **Packages** text box. You can enter one of the following values depending on the version of the ATAK that your users will install and use:
+ `com.atakmap.app.civ` — Enter this value into the **Packages** text box if your Wickr end users are going to install and use the civilian version of the ATAK application on their Android devices.
+ `com.atakmap.app.mil` — Enter this value into the **Packages** text box if your Wickr end users are going to install and use the military version of the ATAK application on their Android devices.
1. Choose **Save**.
ATAK is now enabled for the selected Wickr Network, and the selected Security Group. You should ask the Android users in the security group for which you enabled the ATAK functionality to install the Wickr plugin for ATAK. For more information, see [Install and pair the Wickr ATAK plugin](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/userguide/atak.html).
## Additional information about ATAK
For more information about the Wickr plugin for ATAK, see the following:
+ [Wickr ATAK Plugin Overview](https://wickr.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Wickr-ATAK-Plugin-Overview.pdf)
+ [Additional Wickr ATAK Plugin Information](http://wickr.com/atak-plugin)
# Install and pair the Wickr plugin for ATAK
The Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) is an Android solution used by the US military, state, and governmental agencies that require situational awareness capabilities for mission planning, execution, and incident response. ATAK has a plugin architecture which allows developers to add functionality. It enables users to navigate using GPS and geospatial map data overlaid with real-time situational awareness of ongoing events. In this document, we show you how to install the Wickr plugin for ATAK on an Android device and pair it with the Wickr client. This allows you to message and collaborate on Wickr without exiting the ATAK application.
## Install the Wickr plugin for ATAK
Complete the following procedure to install the Wickr plugin for ATAK on an Android device.
1. Go to the Google Play store, and install the Wickr for ATAK plugin.
1. Open the ATAK application on your Android device.
1. In the ATAK application, choose the menu icon (![\[Menu icon\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak_hamburger_icon.png)) at the top-right of the screen, and then choose **Plugins**.
1. Choose **Import**.
1. On the **Select Import Type** pop-up, choose **Local SD** and navigate to where you saved the Wickr plugin for ATAK .apk file.
1. Choose the plugin file and follow the prompts to install it.
**Note**
If you are asked to send the plugin file for scanning, choose **No**.
1. The ATAK application will ask if you would like to load the plugin. Choose **OK**.
The Wickr plugin for ATAK is now installed. Continue to the following Pair ATAK with Wickr section to finish the process.
## Pair ATAK with Wickr
Complete the following procedure to pair the ATAK application with Wickr after you successfully installed the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
1. In the ATAK application, choose the menu icon (![\[Menu icon\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak_hamburger_icon.png)) at the top-right of the screen, and then choose **Wickr Plugin**.
1. Choose **Pair Wickr**.
A notification prompt will appear asking you to review permissions for the Wickr plugin for ATAK. If the notification prompt doesn't appear, open the Wickr client and go to **Settings**, then **Connected Apps**. You should see the plugin under the **Pending** section of the screen.
1. Choose **Approve** to pair.
1. Choose **Open Wickr ATAK Plugin** button to go back to the ATAK application.
You have now successfully paired the ATAK plugin and Wickr, and can use the plugin to send messages and collaborate using Wickr without exiting the ATAK application.
# Unpair the Wickr Plugin for ATAK
You can unpair the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
Complete the following procedure to unpair the ATAK plugin with Wickr.
1. In the native app, choose **Settings**, and then choose **Connected Apps**.
1. On the **Connected Apps** screen, choose **Wickr ATAK Plugin**.
1. On the **Wickr ATAK Plugin** screen, choose **Remove** at the bottom of the screen.
You have now successfully unpaired the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
# Dial and receive a call in ATAK
You can dial and receive a call in the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
Complete the following procedure to dial and receive a call.
1. Open a chat window.
1. In the **Map** view, choose the icon for the user you want to call.
1. Choose the phone icon at the top-right of the screen.
1. Once connected, you can return to the ATAK plugin view and receive a call.
# Send a file in ATAK
You can send a file in the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
Complete the following procedure to send a file.
1. Open a chat window.
1. In the **Map** view, search for the user that you want to send a file.
1. When you find the user that you want to send a file, select their name.
1. On the **Send File** screen, select **Choose File**, and then navigate to the file that you want to send.
![\[Menu pane for users.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-choose-file.png)
1. On the browser window, choose the desired file.
1. On the **Send File screen**, choose **Send File**.
The download icon displays, indicating the file you selected is being downloaded.
# Send a secure voice message (Push-to-talk) in ATAK
You can send a secure voice message (Push-to-talk) in the Wickr plugin for ATAK.
Complete the following procedure to send a secure voice message.
1. Open a chat window.
1. Choose the Push-to-Talk icon at the top of the screen, indicated by an icon of a person talking.
![\[Push-to-talk icon.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-wickr-push-to-talk-icon.png)
1. Select and hold the **Hold Button Down to Record** button.
![\[Record button.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-secure-voice-message.png)
1. Record your message.
1. After you record your message, release the button to send.
# Pinwheel (Quick Access) for ATAK
The pinwheel or quick access feature is used for one-one-one conversations or direct messages.
Complete the following procedure to use the pinwheel.
1. Open the split screen view of the ATAK map and the Wickr for ATAK plugin simultaneously. The map displays your teammates or assets on the map view.
1. Choose the user icon to open the pinwheel.
1. Choose the Wickr icon to view the available options for the selected user.
![\[Wickr icon.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-pinwheel-wickr-icon.png)
1. On the pinwheel, choose one of the following icons:
+ **Phone**: Choose to call.
![\[Pinwheel call icon.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-pinwheel-call.png)
+ **Message**: Choose to chat.
![\[Pinwheel chat icon.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-pinwheel-message.png)
+ **File send**: Choose to send a file.
![\[Pinwheel send a file icon.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wickr/latest/adminguide/images/atak-pinwheel-send.png)
# Navigation for ATAK
The plugin UI contains three plugin views that are indicated by the blue and white shapes at the bottom-right of the screen. Swipe left and right to navigate between the views.
+ **Contacts view**: Create a direct message group or room conversation.
+ **DMs view**: Create a one-to-one conversation. Chat functionality works as in the Wickr native app. This functionality allows you to remain in the Map view and communicate with others on the plugin.
+ **Rooms view**: The existing rooms in the native app are ported over. Anything done in the plugin reflects in the Wickr native app.
**Note**
Certain functions, such as deleting a room, can only be performed in the native app and in person to prevent unintended modification by users and interference cause by field equipment.