If you are a Global Editor who wants to create an Advance Budget Request, you first need to become a contact on the eGC1. Follow the steps below to become a contact:

1. Go to the Approvals tab in SAGE.
2. Click the Advanced Search link.
3. Enter the eGC1 number in the eGC1 Number field.
4. Click on the eGC1 Number; this will open the approval flow graph.
5. Click the View eGC1 link.
6. Go to the Contacts & Assign Access page.
7. Click Add User.
8. Add yourself to the eGC1, read-only access should be fine.