Process for joining eduGAIN

Please see the eduGAIN Information Pack for full details.

The steps in the process to join eduGAIN (as either IdP or SP) are:

• Organisation signs the Connect to eduGAIN form
• For an IdP to join eduGAIN:
  • Run the latest IdP software
  • Declare support for R&S
  • Declare SIRTFI and provide SIRTFI contact
  • Provide a logo representing the organisation
  • Consume eduGAIN metadata

  • Release attributes to eduGAIN services

    Please see Configuring an IdP for eduGAIN for full details.

• For an SP to join eduGAIN:
  • Run the latest SP software
  • We recommend declaring R&S where applicable.
  • We recommend declaring SIRTFI
  • Provide a logo representing the service
  • Provide a page with further information about the service (InformationURL)
  • Consume eduGAIN metadata
  • Record requested attributes in Federation Registry

  • Configure Discovery for eduGAIN

    Please Configuring an SP for eduGAIN for full details.

• Finally, send the Request to join eduGAIN to Tuakiri/REANNZ.