2. Logging in to GEARS
You access the menu option and log in to the
Groundwater Extraction Reporting System (GEARS).
Procedure
- Access the GEARS website.
Log In options appear with empty fields for entry.
- 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.
- (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.
- 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.