CH-LOGIN to AGOV (CH2A)

Replacement of CH-LOGIN by AGOV (CH2A)

Replacement of CH-LOGIN by AGOV (CH2A) in several phases
  • AGOV-Allow
    AGOV can be used as a BYOI identity with CH-LOGIN as a login method of a CH-LOGIN identity
  • AGOV-FirstLink to current phase
    Users with an AGOV login SHOULD also use this for the federal government. New user SHOULD use AGOV login. Motivate users to switch from CH-LOGIN to AGOV. No AGOV obligation for 99.9% of users*.
  • AGOV-Push
    AGOV MUST for new users. AGOV SHOULD for existing CH-LOGIN users. Active request to switch to AGOV. No obligation to upgrade yet.
  • AGOV-Force
    AGOV MUST also be used by existing CH-LOGIN users. Login with CH-LOGIN no longer possible. CH-LOGIN can only be used for upgrading to AGOV.
  • AGOV-Only
    CH-LOGIN is no longer available. Upgrade CH-LOGIN to AGOV no longer possible. Plan at the end of 2027.

       * Exception: Need for new, verified identities

AGOV - The Authorities Login of Switzerland

AGOV is used by all administrative levels (Confederation, cantons, municipalities) and by organisations authorised by the EMBAG*.
  • is a project of the Digital Public Services Switzerland (DPSS)
  • is a service provided by the federal government
  • led by FCh-DTI
  • Part of the "Identity & Access Management" standard service
  • operated by the FOITT - part of eIAM
  • is username and password free thanks to the use of new technologies
  • offers unverified and verified identities (up to QoA51 = High according to Si001)
  • can provide the verified SSN (AHV) number
  • is ready for the Swiss state e-ID

       *EMBAG - Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means to Carry Out Official Tasks

Further information on AGOV can be found at .