Short answer: If you can travel to more than one enrollment center, track 2–3 centers at once (or the maximum your tool allows). The CBP scheduler lets you look at one center at a time when you search manually, so “tracking multiple” usually means using an appointment alert service that monitors several locations for you and notifies you when a slot opens at any of them. That way you get the first opening that fits your schedule—whether it’s at your home airport or a nearby city—instead of hoping your single chosen center has something soon.
Why Track More Than One Center?
Enrollment centers have different demand. JFK, LAX, MIA, and other major hubs often show no availability for months. Smaller or less famous centers (e.g., some border or regional airports) can have openings much sooner. If you’re willing to drive or take a short flight, adding a second or third center multiplies your chances: the first slot that appears at any of your chosen locations is one you can grab. See the guide hub by airport for location-specific tips.
How to “Track” Multiple Centers
Manual checking
On the official Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) site, you pick one location and see what’s available. To “track” several, you’d have to switch the location and refresh for each center, over and over. That’s time-consuming and easy to miss openings, since slots disappear in seconds.
Using an alert service
Appointment alert tools (e.g., GE Finder) let you select multiple enrollment centers—often 1–3 per account. The service monitors all of them 24/7 and sends you an alert when an appointment becomes available at any of your selected centers. You then click through and book on the official site. That’s the practical way to “track multiple centers at once” without spending your day refreshing.
How Many Centers Should I Monitor?
As many as you can realistically get to and that your tool allows. Many services cap at 2–3 locations. Choose:
- Your closest or most convenient center
- One or two alternatives within a few hours’ drive or a short flight—especially if they’re known for shorter waits (see The Most Overbooked Global Entry Centers in 2026 for where not to rely on, and our airport guides for where to look)
Don’t add centers you’d never actually visit; only track places you’re willing to go for the interview.
What If I Get an Alert for a Center I Can’t Make?
You’re not obligated to book. If the alert is for a time or location that doesn’t work, ignore it and wait for the next. The point of multiple centers is to increase the chance that one of the openings will fit. If you only want one specific center, select only that one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many centers should I monitor for Global Entry appointments?
If you can travel, 2–3 centers is a good range: your primary location plus one or two alternatives. Use an appointment alert service so you’re notified when a slot opens at any of them.
Can I monitor centers in different states?
Yes. As long as your alert service allows it and you’re willing to travel, you can select centers in different cities or states. You’ll get an alert for whichever one has an opening first.
Does monitoring multiple centers cost more?
That depends on the service. Many offer one subscription that includes monitoring for 1–3 centers. Check the provider’s pricing.
✅ Key Takeaway
Track 2–3 enrollment centers you can realistically reach. Use an appointment alert service to monitor them all at once and get notified when a slot opens at any of them—then book the first one that fits.