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This environment is used to test the connection of services against the GÉANT AAI Service. Services ensure that they works correctly, in line with the policies and restrictions set by the GÉANT AAI Service.

The test environment is exactly the same as Production environment, but only a restricted group of people can access the connected services. This group is defined by the members of the Sandbox group.

In the test environment, services-owners ensure:

  • the connection between the service and the GÉANT AAI Service is properly established
  • the authentication flow is successful when connecting using the SAML or OpenID Connect protocols
  • the configuration of the service is stable and properly set
  • the service can correctly process the attributes and entitlements of users (see also Attributes available to Connected Services)


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Requirements to connect a service on the Test environment

See the Required fields for Service Registration for the requirements to connect a service to the Test environment.

The required fields in the service registration form are less strict for the Test environment. Only mandatory information for the service connection is needed. The reason is to be able to test the service even before all requirements are ready.


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How can a user become a member of the Sandbox group?

The first time a user tries to access a service that is connected to the Test environment, the user will get a message denying access to the service, unless the user joins the Sandbox group.

By clicking on the link that is presented for the Sandbox group, the user is directed to a registration page that allows to opt-in to the Sandbox group.

From then on, the user will see a warning about the status of the service status on the consent page.

Membership to the Sandbox group is valid for three months. After that period, the user will have to register again.


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Transition to the Production environment

Your service is ready to be part of the Production environment when:

  • All required fields in the service form have been provided
  • Your service is tested and behaves as expected in the Test environment


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