> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.esignet.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.esignet.io/esignet.md).

# eSignet

### What is eSignet <a href="#versions" id="versions"></a>

eSignet is an open-source, vendor-neutral digital identity authentication platform developed by MOSIP that provides secure and standardized access to online services.

* **Standards-Based Authentication**: Built on OpenID Connect (OIDC) RFCs, functioning as both an authorization and resource server for high-assurance verification.
* **Flexible & Standalone**: Operates independently and integrates seamlessly with any identity system or repository that supports attribute retrieval, not just MOSIP ecosystems.
* **Open-Source & Transparent**: Features publicly inspectable code, compliance standards, and integration paths, ensuring complete freedom from vendor lock-in or proprietary pricing.
* **Universal Applicability**: Acts as a modular identity layer across various digital service ecosystems, including citizen portals and financial applications.

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<summary><i class="fa-video" style="color:$danger;">:video:</i>  <mark style="color:$primary;"><strong>Watch it here!</strong></mark></summary>

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### Documentation Versions <a href="#versions" id="versions"></a>

Welcome to the 'eSignet Documentation Home'. Here you can choose either from [**eSignet (GO)**](/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme.md) documentation or the earlier one i.e. [**eSignet (Java)**](https://docs.esignet.io/home/esignet/). You can refer to [**Releases**](/home/esignet-2.0.0/roadmap-and-releases.md) for complete version history.

<table data-card-size="large" data-card-wrap="false" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><h4>eSignet (GO)</h4></td><td align="center">eSignet - (GO) Documentation</td><td><a href="https://docs.esignet.io/home/esignet-2.0.0/">eSignet-2.0.0</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4>eSignet (JAVA)</h4></td><td align="center">eSignet - (JAVA) Documentation</td><td><a href="https://docs.esignet.io/home/esignet/">eSignet</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Getting Started With eSignet <a href="#choose-your-integration-track" id="choose-your-integration-track"></a>

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-plug" style="color:$warning;">:plug:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Integrate Your Application</h4></td><td>Connect via OpenID Connect (OIDC) as a 'Relying Party'</td><td></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/develop/integration/relying-party.md">Relying Party</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-id-card" style="color:$warning;">:id-card:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Connect an Identity System</h4></td><td>Plug in an 'Identity Provider' or registry as an 'Authn Provider' </td><td></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/develop/integration.md">Integration Guides - eSignet</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><h4><i class="fa-helicopter" style="color:$warning;">:helicopter:</i></h4></td><td><h4>Deploy &#x26; Operate eSignet</h4></td><td>Run eSignet locally or stand it up in production</td><td></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/build-and-deploy.md">Deploy</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### What's New!

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**New:** The core engine is being rewritten with GOLang and with all the previous features such as OIDC/OAuth/FAPI 2.0 contracts, Same UI, same integrations already here, built for better performance.

<a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/roadmap-and-releases/versions.md" class="button secondary">See what's new</a>
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### Quick Start

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-gamepad-modern" style="color:$warning;">:gamepad-modern:</i></td><td><h4>Try It Out</h4></td><td>Click through a live login flow with mock data - No setup required!</td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/local-deployment/try-it-out.md">Try It Out</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-map-location" style="color:$warning;">:map-location:</i></td><td><h4>Local Setup</h4></td><td>Run eSignet on your machine</td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/local-deployment/local-setup.md">Local Setup</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><i class="fa-user-group" style="color:$warning;">:user-group:</i></td><td><h4>Using Mock Data</h4></td><td>Understand the mock identity system before connecting a real one</td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/local-deployment/try-it-out/using-mock-data.md">Using Mock Data</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### New to eSignet? Start here!

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>About eSignet</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/what-is-esignet.md">What is eSignet?</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Features</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/features.md">Features</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Principles</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/principles.md">Principles</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>License</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/license.md">License</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Standards</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/standards.md">Standards</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Technology</h4></td><td><a href="/home/esignet-2.0.0/readme/standards.md">Standards</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Why eSignet

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4><strong>Low-Barrier Access</strong></h4></td><td>Built for progressive KYC, accommodating areas with restricted network infrastructure.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><strong>Device Agnostic</strong></h4></td><td>Supports feature-phone OTP verification alongside modern biometric workflows.</td></tr><tr><td><h4><strong>Zero Vendor Lock-In</strong></h4></td><td>Open-source, containerized codebase deployable on any host environment.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Resources & Support

[FAQ](/home/esignet-2.0.0/general/faq.md) | [Glossary](/home/esignet-2.0.0/general/glossary.md) | [Resources](/home/esignet-2.0.0/general/resources.md) |  [Contribution](/home/esignet-2.0.0/contribution.md) | [Contact Us](/home/esignet-2.0.0/general/contact-us.md)

### Coming from eSignet 1.x?

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eSignet 2.0.0 does not include the **Signup** product or **wallet-based login** (wallet login is planned for a future release under OpenID4VP - see [Roadmap 2026](/home/esignet-2.0.0/roadmap-and-releases/roadmap/roadmap-2026.md)). If you're looking for Signup documentation, switch to the [**eSignet 1.x** ](https://docs.esignet.io/home/esignet/)docs using the version switcher above.
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