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2. Logging in to GEARS

You access the menu option and log in to the Groundwater Extraction Reporting System (GEARS).

Procedure

  1. Access the GEARS website.
    Log In options appear with empty fields for entry.
  2. Enter a valid Username (email) and Password (or temporary password) in their respective fields.
    The username is a valid email address established during account creation.
    If you entered a temporary password, you will be prompted to create a new password which should meet the credentials of eight alphanumeric characters; one capitalized and one numeric.
  3. (Optional) Select Remember me to retain your log in status after you've exited from the web browser.
    This option does not retain your log in credentials after you've logged out.
  4. Select Log In to gain access to GEARS.
    If log in is successful, you will be logged in and have more available menu options. If log in is not successful, a message displays informing you there are five (5) log in attempts before the account is locked.