GCheck – Certificate Management & Verification

Description

GCheck – Certificate Verification, Bulk Upload & REST API is the all-in-one solution to issue, verify, and manage certificates directly from your WordPress dashboard.

Whether you run an academy, training center, or online course, GCheck simplifies the process:
– Bulk upload certificates from Google Sheets or CSV.
– Let users verify certificates instantly with a simple shortcode.
– Connect with external platforms using the REST API.

With GCheck, admins save time and students gain trust in their achievements.

🚀 How It Works

1. Install the Plugin:

   • Download or upload the plugin manually via Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
   • Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin panel.

2. Add Certificate Details:

   • Navigate to GCheck → Add Certificate in the admin panel.
   • Enter the certificate details such as Name, Course, Hours, and Date.

3. Display the Search Form:

   • Paste this shortcode anywhere on your website:
     [validate_certificate_form]
   • This will display a simple search form for users to verify certificates by entering their unique code.

4. Bulk Upload Certificates:

   • Upload multiple certificates at once using the Google Sheets integration or CSV upload.

💡 Key Features

• Simple Certificate Management: Add, edit, and delete certificates with ease.
• Quick Verification: Users can instantly verify certificates using a search form.
• Bulk Upload: Upload certificates in bulk via CSV or Google Sheets.
• Export Data: Export certificate data as a CSV file.
• REST API: Endpoints for adding, verifying, updating, and deleting certificates.
• Bulk Operations: Handle hundreds of certificates at once with Google Sheets integration.
• Modern UI: User-friendly interface for easy navigation and management.
• Secure & Reliable: Data remains safe in your database even after uninstalling the plugin.

🎯 Why Choose GCheck?

Save time and effort with an all-in-one certificate verification and management solution. Whether you’re running online courses, workshops, or training programs, GCheck ensures a seamless certificate verification process for both admins and users.

✅ Ready to simplify your certificate management? Download and activate the plugin now!

Instructions

Using Google Sheets for Bulk Upload

Instead of downloading a CSV file, you can use the provided Google Sheets template for bulk uploading certificates. Follow these steps:

1. Make a Copy of the Google Sheets Template

• Go to the Google Sheets Template.
• Click on File > Make a copy to create your own editable version.

2. Do Not Modify Headers in the Second Row

• First Row: Contains the Security Code and must remain unchanged.
• Second Row: Contains headers: Full Name, Course, Hours, Date. Do not alter these headers or their order.

3. Enter Data Starting from the Third Row

• Column A: Leave empty.
• Column B: Enter the full name (Full Name).
• Column C: Enter the course name (Course).
• Column D: Enter the number of hours (integer greater than 0) (Hours).
• Column E: Enter the date in DD/MM/YYYY format, e.g., 15/11/2024.

4. Ensure Date Format is Correct

• Dates must be in DD/MM/YYYY format.
  • Correct Example: 01/01/2025
  • Incorrect Example: 2025-01-01

5. Add All Required Data

• Add as many rows as needed following the same structure.

6. Save the File as CSV from Google Sheets

• After entering all data, download the file:
  • Click on File > Download > Comma-separated values (.csv, current sheet).
  • Google Sheets will automatically save the file in CSV format with UTF-8 encoding.

7. Upload the CSV File to the Plugin

• Go back to the Bulk Upload page in the plugin.
• Choose the CSV file you just downloaded from Google Sheets.
• Click the Upload CSV button to add the certificates.

Handling Errors

• Do Not Modify Headers: Ensure the headers in the second row are unchanged.
• Date Format: Ensure all dates are in DD/MM/YYYY format.
• Required Fields: Do not leave required fields empty.

REST API

All endpoints require the X-API-Key header.

• POST /gcheck/v1/certificates → Add certificate
• GET /gcheck/v1/certificates?code=XXXX → Verify certificate
• PATCH /gcheck/v1/certificates/{id} → Update certificate
• DELETE /gcheck/v1/certificates/{id} → Delete certificate

Credits

Developer: Mohamed Hamouda
Company: Dotz Agency