> 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/home/esignet/overview.md).

# eSignet

A Modern and Inclusive Digital Identity Authentication Solution

A modern, standards-compliant identity gateway for building secure digital onboarding and authentication experiences — deployable against any identity system, and built to work even in low-connectivity environments.

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**New to eSignet?** Start with [Principles](/home/esignet/readme/principles.md) and [Standards & Security](/home/esignet/readme/standards.md) before diving into integration.
{% endhint %}

## Choose your integration track

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Relying Parties / Apps</strong></td><td>Integrate your application via standard OpenID Connect (OIDC) client libraries. Configure login prompts, scopes, and claims.</td><td>Text Field 2</td><td><a href="/home/esignet/esignet-authentication/develop/integration/relying-party/relying-party-onboarding.md">Relying Party Onboarding</a></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FfIZYB0cxebkyQUQ1THFI%2FRoadmap%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=57b19c94-718a-4446-bfa0-8d94f7376486">Roadmap Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Identity Providers &#x26; Registries</strong></td><td>Connect core identity systems or national registries to eSignet using standard runtime plugins.</td><td></td><td><a href="/home/esignet/esignet-authentication/develop/integration/authenticator.md">Authenticator Plugin</a></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FXpr9nAZJG1SJJve64E7v%2FReleases%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=8b7ef71f-8ac2-4eaa-9c0c-213e1409d263">Releases Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>System Operators</strong></td><td>Deploy eSignet on Kubernetes, from a single mock-plugin sandbox up to a full MOSIP-integrated production cluster.</td><td></td><td><a href="/home/esignet/build-and-deploy/deployment-guide.md">Deployment Guide</a></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FhBK1OgIwOfm4asgcn2p8%2FTechnology%20card.png?alt=media&amp;token=5baf4db0-1e29-46a3-a173-3346b548526d">Technology card.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Why eSignet

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Low-Barrier Access</strong></td><td>Built for progressive KYC, accommodating areas with restricted network infrastructure.</td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FShOXhuuWfrrrBWhrRUCc%2FPrinciples%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=6d256cb0-c547-4304-bd8c-d2ef25de448f">Principles Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Device Agnostic</strong></td><td>Supports feature-phone OTP verification alongside modern biometric workflows.</td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2Fw3FqPwKWoD6dkqV9cD6e%2FDHIS2%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=98efb837-6405-4eed-9e8e-92716ae1cdf8">DHIS2 Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Zero Vendor Lock-In</strong></td><td>Open-source, containerized codebase deployable on any host environment.</td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FEusGZzuX9FlWMakX01UT%2FS%26S%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=cc7d8596-37f7-4852-9a77-724cc4610080">S&amp;S Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hello</td><td></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FShOXhuuWfrrrBWhrRUCc%2FPrinciples%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=6d256cb0-c547-4304-bd8c-d2ef25de448f">Principles Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hello</td><td></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FHeFZdJ5cKagIa4MduKEC%2FLicense%20Card.png?alt=media&amp;token=b2ca0d56-4550-453a-8c2f-5aeeae06fbe9">License Card.png</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hello</td><td></td><td><a href="https://3349261888-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FylzvZHp30DQ3rNCClELV%2Fuploads%2FhBK1OgIwOfm4asgcn2p8%2FTechnology%20card.png?alt=media&amp;token=5baf4db0-1e29-46a3-a173-3346b548526d">Technology card.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Protocol reference

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**OIDC compliance:** eSignet exposes a standard OIDC discovery document. Relying parties can resolve signing keys and endpoint URLs from it directly, rather than hardcoding them.
{% endhint %}

```http
GET /.well-known/openid-configuration
```

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Swap in your environment's actual host — the path above is the standard OIDC discovery endpoint, shown illustratively, not verified against a specific live deployment.
{% endhint %}

## Versions

This documentation currently covers the eSignet 1.x line, with eSignet-Go (2.x) content being added progressively. See [Releases](/home/esignet/roadmap-and-releases/versions.md) for the full version history.

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<summary>eSignet 1.x (Stable)</summary>

The current stable line — OIDC Core, MOSIP/Sunbird RC/Mock identity plugins, and the deployment guide in this documentation set.

</details>

<details>

<summary>eSignet 2.x / eSignet-Go (In progress)</summary>

The next generation of eSignet, being rewritten in Go. Deployment-side documentation for the 2.x release line is being added under [Deployment Guide](/home/esignet/build-and-deploy/deployment-guide.md) as it stabilizes — check there for the latest release-branch-specific instructions.

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