SeamlessAccess is free
but there are some Terms of Service a Service Provider will need to agree to in order to use SeamlessAccess. Please go to our Registration Form to register your Service Provider; this will allow us to reach out when there are service changes and to record your organization’s acceptance of the Terms of Service.
The functionality of SeamlessAccess in a beta service; services are expected to change as we gain experience and feedback from the community. The availability of the service is a full production, highly available environment.
Architecture and Availability
SeamlessAccess is hosted by SUNET with funding by GÉANT. Monitored 24x7, SeamlessAccess is considered a production service. A detailed diagram of the technical architecture is available here.
Service Announcements
To check on the status of the SeamlessAccess central services, or to sign up for scheduled service announcements, please see our status pages.
A Quick Comparison of the Different Integration Models
| Integration Model | Uses the SeamlessAccess WAYF Discovery Service | Persists IdP Choice | Uses SeamlessAccess-managed Metadata and Button | Uses Locally-managed Metadata and Button |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Standard | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Advanced | No | Yes | No | Yes |