Switch edu-ID
Switch edu-ID is a digital identity developed by Switch for long-term use by university members.
Verify users from Switch edu-ID
Switch edu-ID is a member of SWITCHaai, one of the national research and education federations that share academic identity providers through eduGAIN. That means you can verify a user's affiliation with Switch edu-ID by having them sign in with their Switch edu-ID account via SAML single sign-on — no document uploads, no passwords, no identity data stored on Studid.
- Persistent identifiers
- Yes
- Country
- Switzerland
- Federation
- SWITCHaai
Institution details
- Description
- Switch edu-ID is a digital identity developed by Switch for long-term use by university members.
- Country
- Switzerland
- Website
- https://eduid.ch/tou
- SAML Entity ID
https://eduid.ch/idp/shibboleth- Federation
- SWITCHaai
SAML capabilities
Capabilities are read from the institution's SAML metadata. An advertised format is what the IdP declares it supports — not a guarantee of what every login returns.
- technical
- support
- http://refeds.org/metadata/contactType/security
Frequently asked questions
Can I verify that someone is affiliated with Switch edu-ID?
Yes. Switch edu-ID participates in SWITCHaai, which shares academic identity providers through eduGAIN. Users prove their affiliation by signing in with their Switch edu-ID account via SAML single sign-on — no document uploads, no passwords, no identity data stored on Studid.
Does Switch edu-ID support persistent identifiers?
Yes. Switch edu-ID advertises support for persistent NameIDs, so a stable authIdentifier is usually available in verification sessions — ideal for recognizing returning users across logins.
Which country is Switch edu-ID in?
Switch edu-ID is located in Switzerland.
How do I verify students from Switch edu-ID?
Create a verification session via POST /v2/auth/verification, redirect the user to the returned link, and poll GET /v2/auth/verification/{id} after they authenticate at Switch edu-ID. The integration guide has a complete walkthrough.
Ready to verify users from Switch edu-ID?
Start the demo and authenticate with Switch edu-ID, or read the integration guide to wire it up in minutes.