SWITCH edu-ID

SWITCH edu-ID is a universal, secure and personal digital identity for lifelong access to services in the university environment. Since 10 November 2020, the "SWITCH edu-ID" has been mandatory at the University of Basel for user registration for a growing number of services.

In its final version, "SWITCH edu-ID" will offer users, students and staff the following advantages:

  • A personal identity for all services in the Swiss university environment, irrespective of the organisation.
  • The identity is valid for life, and extends beyond membership of an organisation.
  • Users control the content and scope of their identity themselves.
  • Anyone who studies or works at several universities will only need one account.

What do I have to do?

Create a personal "SWITCH edu-ID" and link it to the University of Basel. This is the only way you can use the services offered.

Depending on whether you already have a SWITCH edu-ID or not, use one of the following instructions.

Instructions

To create a personal "SWITCH edu-ID", use the following instructions:


Requirements

To create the "SWITCH edu-ID", the following is required:

  • A private mail address (the Unibas mail address is also possible).

Procedure

Fill out registration form

Call up the SWITCH edu-ID registration portal .

Now fill out the registration form and follow the further steps described on the page.


After you have created your Switch edu-ID, you can continue with the instructions "I already have a "Switch edu-ID" account".


Requirements

  • Username and password of your "SWITCH edu-ID" account must be known to you.
  • You must know the user name and password of your account at the University of Basel (e.g. muster001). You will find the details on the master data sheet or you can look them up on the viaweb portal.

Procedure

SWITCH edu-ID Linking Service

Call up the Unibasel "SWITCH edu-ID" linking service of the University of Basel: https: //eduid.its.unibas.ch.

Log in with your University of Basel account.


FURTHER TO SWITCH edu-ID

Select "YES, I ALREADY HAVE A SWITCH EDU-ID ACCOUNT".


edu-ID Login

Log in with your SWITCH edu-ID account


YES, CONFUSING

Confirm the information by clicking on "YES, CONFIRM".


edu-ID linked

Your SWITCH edu-ID account is now linked to the University of Basel.

You can log out.

A confirmation message will be sent to your e-mail address stored in the SWITCH edu-ID account that the organisational identity unibas.ch has been added.



FAQ's about "SWITCH edu-ID

Do I still need my "SWITCHaai" account at all?

The "SWITCHaai" account has been replaced by the SWITCH edu-ID and is no longer required.

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How can I check whether I already have a SWITCH edu-ID account?

Go to the SWITCH edu-ID login screen and select "Forgot your password?" Enter your e-mail address and the captcha code displayed. If the account already exists, an e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you entered. If the account does not exist, the following message will be displayed - "Must be a valid e-mail address". Create a SWITCH edu-ID account according to the instructions "I do not have a SWITCH edu-ID account".

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How can I check whether my "SWITCH edu-ID" is linked to the University of Basel?

Call up the "SWITCH edu-ID Linking Service" of the University of Basel.

Log in with your University of Basel account. If your "SWITCH edu-ID" is already linked to the University of Basel, this will be indicated.

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I already have a "SWITCH edu-ID" and use it at another university. What do I have to do?

In the "My edu-ID" web application, the account must be linked to the "University of Basel" (see instructions above). A major advantage of the "SWITCH edu-ID" is that several universities can be linked at the same time.

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