Developer Guide

Complete guide to creating and managing carbon offset projects

CredoCarbon Platform
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Getting Started

1

Register Your Account

Navigate to /developer/signup and complete the registration form with your email, password, organization name, and country.

2

Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link to activate your account.

3

Complete KYC Verification

Submit your identity documents and organization details for verification. This is required before creating projects.

4

Access Your Dashboard

Log in at /developer/login to access your developer dashboard and start creating projects.

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Dashboard Features

📁 My Projects

View all your projects organized by status - Draft, Submitted, Validation, Verification, and Issued.

📋 Tasks

See pending actions requiring your attention, such as document uploads or query responses.

💰 Revenue

Track your credit sales, marketplace listings, and total revenue from carbon credit transactions.

🔔 Notifications

Stay updated with real-time alerts for project status changes, offers, and system messages.

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Creating a Project

Step Description
1. Project Type Select category: Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Forestry/AFOLU, Waste Management, or Industrial Processes
2. Basic Information Enter project name, description, location, start date, and crediting period
3. Generation Data Upload emission reduction data, specify monitoring methodology, add baseline calculations
4. Stakeholder Consultation Upload consultation records, meeting minutes, and community engagement documentation
5. Compliance Complete social and environmental safeguards checklists
6. Registry Submission Select target registry (GCC, VCS, Gold Standard) and submit for validation
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Project Lifecycle

Draft
Submitted to VVB
Validation
Verification
Registry Review
Credits Issued
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Managing Credits

📦 Portfolio

View all issued credits from your projects, track available balance, and see credits by vintage year.

🏪 Marketplace

List credits for sale, set pricing, manage active listings, and track buyer interest.

💸 Transactions

View complete transaction history including sales, transfers, and revenue details.

📊 Analytics

Monitor sales trends, portfolio value, and market performance over time.