If you're using a SIM card to activate your EarthRover (recommended), follow the steps below. This method gives your bot the most stable and reliable connection.
What You Need to Activate via 4G
Before you start, make sure you have:
A 4G SIM card with data (no PIN lock)
Your EarthRover is charged and assembled
A desktop or laptop to complete the final activation step
Tip: If you havenât assembled your bot yet, check out the assembly guide here.
How Activation Works
You can start your activation in two ways but no matter which option you choose, youâll still complete the final activation step on a desktop or laptop.
Option 1: Full activation on desktop/laptop
Option 2: Start on mobile, finish on desktop/laptop
Step-by-Step Activation Guide
1. Turn on your EarthRover
Make sure your EarthRover is charged. To turn it on or off, press and hold the power button for about 5â8 seconds.
2. Locate the 3-Word Code
For EarthRover Zero: The 3-word code is usually placed on the head.
For EarthRover Mini / Mini+: The 3-word code is located on the back of the bot.
3. Insert a SIM Card
đĄ Note:
The EarthRover does not come with a physical SIM card.
You can use a new or existing physical SIM, as long as it has active data.
If your SIM card has a PIN lock, remove it first. The bot cannot use mobile data if the SIM is locked.
4. Connect to Discord
Option 1 (phone): Scan the QR code (next to the 3-word code) on your bot to go to the Discord activation channel.
Option 2 (desktop): Click this Discord link to go straight to the activation channel.
Log into your Discord account if prompted. Youâll land in the #activate-your-bot channel.
5. Begin Activation on Discord
OnâĄâactivate-your-bot channel on Discord, click Letâs Begin to start the activation.
A new thread will open. Click Go to Thread.
Inside the thread, click Enter Activation Code and type your bot's 3-word code (e.g., Amp Gene Clue). This step links your Discord account to the bot.
IMPORTANT: Only the connected account will be able to drive and manage that bot.
Click Iâm Ready to Connect. Make sure a SIM card with a data plan is already inserted before this step.
Bot Connection Indicators:
EarthRover Zero: The light will stop blinking once connected.
Mini / Mini+: The 4G light will turn solid green when connected.
đ IMPORTANT: If your bot doesnât connect to 4G, check this troubleshooting guide or click Live Help on the Discord thread to get live support from our team.
6. Confirm Connection and Activate on Desktop
Once your bot is connected, click Itâs Connected on the Discord thread. Youâll now proceed with desktop activation:
On your computer, go to https://rovers.frodobots.com/activate. Log in using the same Discord account you used in the earlier steps.
On the activation page, youâll see your bot name/activation code listed.
Tick the checkbox beside it, then click Confirm.
Note: If you see a message saying You have No FrodoBot to Activate, double-check that you're logged into the correct Discord account.
7. Set Up Controls and Start Driving
After confirming, choose your preferred control option: Keyboard, Game Controller, or Gaming Wheel.
Once selected, youâll be able to test drive your bot.
After successful activation, your bot will appear on your dashboard homepage, like the below:
Upon successful activation, your FrodoBot Owner NFT will be minted directly into your in-app wallet.
Want to activate via WiFi? Learn how to activate with WiFi.
â Next Step
Now that your bot is activated, you're ready to drive! Learn how to start a personal drive.
đĄ Need help? Contact us via the chat widget, join our Discord, or email hello@frodobots.com (MonâFri, SGT).