What are the costs of this service?
There are no additional costs for entities subscribing to the RCTS IP service.
What is the RCTSaai service?
It is an authentication and authorization infrastructure (AAI) that aims to simplify the access of the education and research community to web services.
Who can join the RCTSaai service as an identity provider?
An identity provider guarantees the necessary infrastructure for user authentication. All institutions connected to the RCTS network (RCTS IP Service) can join as identity providers.
Who can join the RCTSaai service as a service provider?
All entities that provide one or more services that are deemed to be of interest to the academic and research community.
What is the list of institutions connected to the RCTSaai service?
See the list of connected institutions.
What is the list of services available through RCTSaai?
Check the RCTSaai services catalogue to know all the services.
What types of users can use the services available on RCTSaai?
Students, teachers, researchers and employees of the participating institutions.
How is authentication performed in the RCTSaai services?
Authentication is performed at the user's home institution, using their institutional credentials.
How can I request more information about the RCTSaai service?
You should contact FCCN|FCT at noc@fccn.pt or visit the service's website.
What is the RCTS certificates service?
This service ensures the provision of various types of certificates, ensuring security, authenticity, confidentiality and integrity to the information sent over the Internet.
Who can join the RCTS certificates service?
All institutions connected to the RCTS network (RCTS IP Service) can join.
What is the list of institutions using the certified RCTS service?
See the list of connected institutions.