Navigating GGCE
GGCE is accessible from your phone, tablet, or computer using any modern web browser, for example, Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
Information you will need
Determine the following information for the GGCE database that you will be using. To use your organization’s database, your user credentials must be registered by your organization’s GGCE administrator. You will need a username and password to log in. Additionally, you must know your organization’s GGCE server URL (for example, https://demo.ggce.genesys-pgr.org). To get started, load this URL in a browser window.
If you encounter any issues or need assistance with accessing or using GGCE, your genebank’s GGCE administrator is the designated contact who can help you.
- URL for your genebank’s GGCE
- Your login credentials (username and password)
After the GGCE home page loads, you may want to bookmark it for future reference. In many browsers, CTRL+D will create a bookmark.
Logging in
The Login screen will be similar to the following:

At the Sign in window, enter the Username and Password assigned to you, then click the Login button or press Enter to proceed.
Resetting your password
After your account has been created, you can change your password. Near the bottom of the Sign in window is a Forgot password link. Click the link to display the Reset password form. Enter your username and then click the Send password reset link button to receive instructions for resetting your password.

Using the Reset password function ensures that you still have access to the configured email account.
Password requirements
In the default configuration, a password requires a minimum of 8 characters with at least 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, and 1 special character. These constraints are managed by your GGCE Administrator.
Logging out
On the left menu, click on the Logout option. If Logout isn’t visible, click on the menu’s Home link. Depending on your browser and your screen resolution, you may need to scroll down to display the Logout option.

Changing the language
On the initial GGCE screen, you can select the language of the user interface. Presently, GGCE has eight languages from which to select. English is selected by default, but you can use the dropdown to select the language you prefer.

General interface notes
GGCE windows are divided into two distinct areas: a left menu and a right panel. Selecting a menu option determines the content displayed in the right panel – often a grid listing many items, but not always.

GGCE initially opens to a welcome page. This page provides several ways to quickly start your work:
- Quick access: Use the "Scan inventory" and "Jump to accession" buttons for immediate actions.
- Localization: A dropdown menu allows you to select your preferred language.
- Personalized task lists: These lists show your actions currently in progress and pending actions that are assigned to you or to a group you are a member of.
Menu
The left menu makes it possible to quickly display a corresponding section in GGCE.
Not all users will see the same menu items. As GGCE has been designed for different types of users, the menu adapts based on user permissions. For example, a GGCE administrator will have access to additional options not visible to standard users.
More on navigating GGCE
Grids (tables/lists)
Customizing data grids
Using filters
Filtering data
Attachments
Uploading and downloading attachments
Barcodes
A bit about using barcodes without a scanner