GREENGAGE Console

The GREENGAGE Console is the administration interface for quickly and easily creating and managing Citizen Observatories. All you need is a free account.

Console URL: console.greengage.dev

Get Started

Getting started with the GREENGAGE Console takes just a few minutes. Currently, we support two ways to create a free account:

  • GREENGAGE Project Account - Use your existing EU project credentials
  • Standalone Account - Create a dedicated account with email and password

Login

Login Screen

On the login screen, you can choose between:

  1. GREENGAGE Project Account - If you are part of the GREENGAGE EU project, you can use your project credentials. First-time users will need to complete a consent form.

  2. Custom Credentials - Use your standalone email and password.

Create a Standalone Account

If you prefer not to use the GREENGAGE project account, you can create a standalone account.

Step 1: Click "Create free account"

Create Account

Step 2: Fill out the registration form

Register Form

You only need three things to register:

  • Name - Your display name
  • Email - A valid email address
  • Password - A secure password

Step 3: Verify your email

After submitting the form, you will receive a verification email. Click the link in the email to verify your account.

!!! note Email verification is not required if you use the GREENGAGE Project Account.

Console Overview

Once logged in, you have access to the full administration interface:

Section Description
Dashboard Overview with statistics and recent activity
Observatories Create and manage Citizen Observatories
Tasks & Missions Define tasks for citizens to complete
POIs Manage Points of Interest on the map
Surveys Create and manage questionnaires
Calendar Visual calendar view of all scheduled missions
Templates Save and reuse mission configurations
Schedules Set up recurring/automated missions
News Publish announcements for your observatory
Communications Send messages and notifications to participants
Webhooks Configure external integrations
Users Manage team members and permissions
Settings Configure observatory settings

Features

Dashboard & Statistics

The dashboard provides an overview of your observatory's activity:

  • Total number of participants
  • Completed missions and surveys
  • Recent spots and submissions
  • Activity trends

Mission Templates

Save time by creating reusable mission templates:

  • Save as Template - Convert any existing mission into a template
  • Create from Template - Quickly create new missions based on saved templates
  • Templates preserve all mission settings including surveys, POI assignments, and configurations

See How to use Mission Templates for details.

Mission Scheduling

Automate mission creation with the scheduling system:

  • Recurring Missions - Set up daily, weekly, or monthly missions
  • Auto-Close - Automatically close missions after a specified time
  • Calendar View - Visualize all scheduled and active missions

See How to set up Mission Schedules for details.

News & Announcements

Keep your participants informed:

  • Create news articles for your observatory
  • Articles are displayed in the mobile app
  • Support for rich text formatting

See How to create News for details.

Communications

Reach out to your participants directly:

  • Send Notifications - Push notifications to app users
  • Contact Spot Users - Respond to specific spot submissions
  • Communication Templates - Save frequently used messages
  • Recipient Management - Target specific user groups

See How to send Communications for details.

Webhooks

Integrate with external systems:

  • Receive real-time notifications when events occur
  • Supported events: Mission completion, Spot creation, Survey submission
  • Configure multiple webhook endpoints
  • View webhook logs for debugging

See How to configure Webhooks for details.

Topics & Themes

Organize your content with custom themes:

  • Create custom topics/themes for your observatory
  • Assign colors using the visual color picker
  • Filter content by theme in the mobile app

Multi-language Support

The console supports multiple languages:

  • English
  • German (Deutsch)
  • Spanish (Español)
  • Italian (Italiano)

Next Steps

After creating your account, you can:

  1. Create a Citizen Observatory
  2. Set up Tasks and POIs
  3. Configure Mission Templates
  4. Set up automated Schedules
  5. Invite team members to collaborate

See the How-to Guides for detailed instructions.