Test in Dashboard
This page describes how to test the Estonian ID-card in the Dashboard with your sandbox account before you start integrating in production. In this way you can learn more about available options and how to connect to the eID.
Setup for testing
To be able to test how the login flow looks for an end-user, you need:
- A test card
- A card reader
- ID-card client software installed on your computer
- A certificate uploaded in the identity provider's test environment
- A sandbox account in the Signicat Dashboard
Order test card
You can order valid test cards from SK ID solutions. Test credentials and PIN numbers are included in the test card package.
Be aware that ordering test cards might take some time. Please, contact the test card issuer for more information.
See also eEstonia's ID-card testing page.
Purchase a card reader
The card reader allows you to insert your ID-card and communicate securely with the ID client software on your computer. Please consult with the card issuer for recommendations and where to purchase a card reader (most electronic stores provide them).
Install the client software
The client software enables the communication between the card reader and the ID-card.
You can download and install the necessary ID-card software on your computer from https://www.id.ee/en/article/install-id-software/.
Upload certificate
Before using the test ID-card, you must upload a certificate in the test infrastructure of SK ID solution.
See also eEstonia's ID-card testing page.
Sign up and add a domain
If you don't have an account already, sign up for a free Signicat account by completing the following initial preparations:
- Sign up to the Signicat Dashboard and register your profile. For more details, see the Get started with Signicat guide.
- In the Dashboard, make sure you have set up an organisation and an account.
- Additionally, to use this product, you must set up a domain.
We recommend you create a sandbox account to test our services before going live. Sandbox and production accounts must be set up separately.
Add the Estonian ID-card
Once you have signed up and added a domain, you can add the ID-card to the list of supported eIDs.
- In the Signicat Dashboard, navigate to Products > eID Hub > eIDs.
- Select + Add new in the top right.
- Choose the eID from the list. Add any required configuration, then select Add.
- Now, review that the eID is available and set to "Active" in the eIDs list.
Test Estonian ID-card
Test the Estonian ID-card
Once you have added the Estonian ID-card to the list of available eIDs in the Dashboard, you can test how it works for the end-user:
- In the eIDs list, select Test eIDs.
- You are now ready to test the ID-card login in Signicat's sandbox environment.
Test credentials and PIN numbers are included in the test card package.
