1. It should be safe to get into GeM.

When you log in, be careful:

• Some information about your sales and business may be hidden.
• You can't sign in until you buy something. Some people don't like it. To protect people's privacy, it keeps a close eye on them. People are more likely to join if they trust each other.

2. Things you can do to keep your GeM Portal account safe

a) Looking at an item (MFA)

These are the things that GeM users have to show about themselves:

• Name and key of someone.
• You should still be able to use the phone number or email address you used to make the account.
• This card says that you work for the government.
• You can feel better about the things you buy if you use a digital signing certificate (DSC) and e-sign.

b) A place to keep coins safe

People who go to the website need to have strong passwords. For them to work, they need numbers, letters (big and small), and other icons. Here's how to keep the keys safe. Roles (RBAC) decide what people in this case can see. When you buy, own, or are in charge, you can do different things. Because of this, there aren't many safety risks.

d) Captcha and other security measures are used to keep hackers out.

Cryptographic key exchange (CAPTCHA) makes sure that only real people can log in. Everything will be safe if you use Security Layer (SSL). Use SSL to protect your information when you pay or sign in to the GeM page. If you keep this a secret, only the right people will be able to see it. This will protect your privacy.

f) Automatic Logout When Not Used

GeM logs people out right away if they don't do anything within a certain amount of time. The person is less likely to let someone else in without getting out first. The word "DSC" in English means "digital signing certificate." We're going to look at this. GeM checks with DSC to make sure the information is right and can't be changed before doing business or signing important papers.

(h) A lot of moving and checking

The GeM page's security is checked often to make sure it follows the most current rules.

3. Parts of the GeM Portal that are simple to use Type in your password.

GeM works hard to make signing in quick and easy, even though safety is very important.

1) Single Sign-On (SSO) is a service People who use SSO only have to log in once to get to a lot of services. They don't need to type their passwords over and over. In this way, the process goes better. Making the sign up process easy.

2) IDs based on Aadhaar make it easy for people who buy from the government to sign up. People who want to sell can quickly sign up with their PAN. The place where laws start Check what you think you know about a business.

3) A simple look that gadgets can handle GeM login works on phones and computers, so it's easy for people to join.

4) More than one language to talk to each other if you know more than one language, you can use the page.

5) Forgot your email address? Get it with an OTP. People can quickly change their passwords because it's easy to get back in.

6) It's easy for many computers to use. That lets you use GeM from anywhere. It works on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge on Windows PCs.

7) Help with bugs and customer service People who can't join can get help from other users or the help line. It takes place every day. A lot of people come in after a long time.

4. Common Login Issues and Troubleshooting

Q1: I have a hard time remembering my GeM pin. How can I get it to work again?

Solution: When you click "Forgot Password," enter your registered email address or phone number. Then, to make a new password, follow the steps for OTP proof.

Q2: I tried to log in several times but failed, so my account is now locked. What should I do?

Solution: Your account could be locked if you kept typing in the wrong password. You have 15 minutes to either try again or use an OTP to change your password.

Q3: The OTP won't go to the number I gave you, right? What should I do?

Solution: Make sure the number on your smart phone is correct. Also, check your trash or junk box if you used an email OTP. To stop it, ask GeM for help.

Q4: Easy to change the email address or phone number I signed up for GeM with.

When you log in, you can change your picture. You might need to use an OTP to confirm the changes for safety reasons.

Q5: When I try to sign in, I see "Session Expired."

You might not have done anything or your plans might have changed. There are two ways to log in again: clear your cookies or start over with the page.

People who work for the Indian government, public sector units (PSUs), and autonomous bodies can buy and sell things and services online through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

How to Get into the GeM Portal

People who buy from the government GeM can only be used to buy things for the government. People from the following groups can buy:

• Departments of the Centre and the State Government
• Government-run businesses
• The government and groups that work alone
• Schools, colleges, and study groups
• Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)
• Municipal Corporations and Government-Linked Organizations

If you work for the government, you have to use either your official email address or an ID that is based on Aadhaar to sign up.

2. Sellers and Service Providers

A lot of different types of businesses can join GeM to sell or provide services.

• Producers and traders are the people who make or sell things that the government buys a lot.
• MSMEs: These are tiny, small, or medium-sized businesses. Because they follow certain rules, MSMEs can buy things from the government more easily.
• New businesses: Through the Start-up India program, well-known new businesses can join GeM.
• An OEM is a company that makes something for the first time. They sell things that have their own brand name or patent on them.
• The people who work for service providers do a lot of different work, such as IT support, human resources, coaching, transportation, building management, and plenty more.
• Groups for men, hobby shops, and self-help groups (SHGs): People who live in the country and run craft shops can also get help from GeM.

 

3. Not having the chance to sign up

They might not be able to join the program if they don't meet the GeM compliance standards, if they don't have a recent GST registration (except for certain categories that are exempt), or if they fail verification. A company that the government has banned also can't join.

Conclusion:

It's safe and easy for anyone to log in to GeM online. The site has strong protection, digital signatures, automatic proof, and more than one way to prove who you are. This keeps bad people out. SSO, or secure one-sign-on, can be used in more than one language. It's easy to use the new one. Business and the government can use it this way. As long as you follow the rules, GeM is still a safe place to shop or do business. It's getting better. GeM makes it easy, quick, and safe for everyone to do business. GeM changes the way India gets things because it makes it easy for the government and public companies to do business together. No matter if they work for the government, a PSU, an MSME, a maker, or a service provider, GeM makes it easy and safe to buy things. If you meet the requirements and sign up for GeM, you can work for the government in many ways.