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An Identity Provider (IdP) is an organisation that provides information about the identity of a user that makes authentication of a user possible. Examples of Identity Providers are Universities and research institutions. These organizations deliver the identities for their students and employees.

• Documentatie voor IdP's aangesloten op SURFconext (Dutch)
• Information for IdPs from other federations (English) 

 A Service Provider (SP) is an organisation that delivers content and services that are available via the internet. For example: web shops, video services and publishers but also educational institutions which offer online courses for students from other institutions. Examples are SURFspot, Google Apps for Education and EDUgroepen.

• Documentation for SPs connected to SURFconext (English)
• Information for SPs from other federations (English)