Step 6: Complete a Test Submission - FDA ESG

Mar 23, 2023

Step 6: Complete a Test Submission - FDA ESG

Complete a Test Submission
 

1. Navigate to https://esgtest.fda.gov/ to launch the FDA ESG Web Trader.
   
2. Enter your User ID and Password.
   Agree to the terms.
   Press Login
    
3. From the Web Trader menu on the top left, select Send document
   
4. On the Send Document page, do the following:
   • Select an FDA Center from the Center drop down menu
   • Click Browse in the Path field.
   • Select the file or folder you intend to use for your test submission.
   • The Root Directory field will populate automatically.
   • Select a Submission Type from the drop down menu.
   • Click Browse to select your signing certificate.
     This is the .pfx you downloaded from GlobalSign.
   • Click Send.
     
5. Enter the password for your signing certificate (private key). Press OK.
   
6. The Upload Progress dialog box will appear.
   Once it says Done, your submission is complete.
   

For more detailed information about sending test submissions to the FDA, please see section 4.3 of the FDA's ESG User Guide.

Additional Resources:
FDA ESG User Guide:
https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ElectronicSubmissionsGateway/AboutESG/ucm334359.htm


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