Test an eID

You can test an authentication process with any eID directly from the Signicat Dashboard. Testing allows you to better understand the user experience with an eID and helps you prepare for the integration.

We recommend using the solution described on this page when:

• You have already added eID in your Signicat account. To learn how to add an eID, see Add eIDs.
• You want to test an eID before connecting with an authentication protocol, such as OIDC, SAML 2.0 or the Signicat Authentication REST API.
• You have access to test credentials for the eID. This guide explains how to get test users.

When the scenario above doesn't meet your requirements, consider using the Simulator.

How to test an eID in the Dashboard

Before you begin

Before you begin, make sure to follow the steps to Add eIDs in the Dashboard.

To test an authentication flow in the Dashboard, do the following:

1. In the Dashboard, navigate to Products > eID Hub > eIDs.
2. Select Test eIDs in the top right.
3. Optional: If you've activated more than one eIDs, choose the eID from the list of available providers.
4. Follow the steps on the provider site using your test credentials.
5. Review the user data attributes returned by the eID.

When you complete a test authentication, the test site shows you examples of responses containing the user attributes.

Test example

To quickly run a test with an eID, add the Signicat Email OTP to your account, following the steps in the Add eIDs guide.

Once you have added the Email OTP method, you can test it in just a few clicks. To do this:

1. In the Dashboard, navigate to Products > eID Hub > eIDs.
2. Select Test eIDs in the top right.
3. Optional: Choose Email OTP from the list of available providers. Applies only if you have more than one eID active in your account.
4. In the Email OTP screen, enter your email address. Then, select Next.
5. In your email inbox, open the email from Signicat and copy the one-time password (OTP).
6. Navigate back to the Email OTP authentication tab and enter the OTP.
7. Select Verify to authenticate.

Here is what the user journey would look like:

Previous

1/5 - Select 'Test eIDs' to start testing.

Next

Test user credentials

Many eIDs provide test credentials that allow you to mock an authentication process. Navigate to the specific eID documentation to find test information.

Next steps

Typically, the next step in your integration is to set up a connection between your application and the eID Hub using one of the supported authentication protocols:

OIDC

Find out more about OIDC, the authentication protocol based on the OAuth 2.0 protocol

SAML 2.0

Find out more about SAML, an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorisation data between security domains.

Authentication REST API

Find out more about the Signicat Authentication REST API which enables you to easily and securely authenticate your end-users.