> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.fpbase.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.fpbase.org/master.md).

# FPbase Help

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These docs are still very much a work in progress, and there will be gaps.  If you cannot find the information you were looking for, please [contact us](https://help.fpbase.org/www.fpbase.org/contact).
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**Here are some quick links that you may be interested in if you are...** 

### A busy scientist <a href="#busy" id="busy"></a>

If you are just looking to get some information quickly, here are some resources at FPbase that do not require an account

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[Searching the Database](/searching.md)
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[Browsing the Database](/browsing.md)
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[Spectra Viewer](/tools/spectra-viewer.md)
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[Comparison Tool](/tools/comparison-tool.md)
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[FRET Calculator](/tools/fret-calculator.md)
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### An avid FP user

If you've got a little more time and are looking to get the most out of the tools at FPbase.  These are some features of FPbase that require creating an account

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[Protein Collections & Favorites](/collections.md)
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[Microscope Pages](/tools/microscopes.md)
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### An awesome person

If you would like to help improve the database, these pages provide information on adding new information and updating existing information in the database.  Registration is required.

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[Submit a New Protein](/contributing/submit-protein.md)
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[Update Existing Protein](/contributing/update-protein.md)
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[Submit a Spectrum](/contributing/submit-spectrum.md)
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[Fixing Gaps and Inconsistencies](/contributing/problems.md)
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### An FP Developer

If you are a scientist that develops fluorescent proteins, we hope you'll look around the site and evaluate the presentation of your FPs.  If your protein is missing from the database, we hope you'll consider [submitting](/contributing/submit-protein.md) it. If you find any errors, feel free to [submit a correction](/contributing/update-protein.md), or [contact us](https://help.fpbase.org/www.fpbase.org/contact) if you have any questions or concerns.