Which login method should I use?


Citizens, business representatives (including partners, suppliers, etc.)

  • The future belongs to the AGOV login method, which is why it is the most commonly used.

  • If you prefer, you can continue using CH-LOGIN or another alternative login method.
    Exception: Higher authentication levels with stored identity verification are only possible with AGOV.


Federal employees and holders of FED-LOGIN / Smartcard

  • This group uses FED-LOGIN in the professional context, which is often possible even without a smartcard.


Special logins for professionals

  • In certain cases, additional login methods may appear, such as HIN for the healthcare sector. Professionals in the relevant field who have such a login may use it in the appropriate context.



Presentation of login methods in eIAM.
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