UiO ID, developed by Universitetet i Oslo, is a digital identification app for students and employees that replaces the physical campus card. The app displays a verified digital ID, shows the user's official photo, and provides a scannable library barcode for borrowing and access. It uses Feide single sign-on and supports Norwegian and English interfaces. Intended for active UiO community members, the app eases daily campus procedures and reflects status changes in real time; initial setup requires internet and Feide authentication.

The app functions as a mobile replacement for everyday campus ID needs

The app reads institutional records and presents a verified digital card with photo, name, and status pulled from the university's central database. That connection lets the app act as an alternative to a plastic card for routine checks and library lending, since the barcode is embedded for scanning at campus libraries. This makes it practical for students and staff who move between campus locations frequently.

Cached display reduces dependence on continuous connectivity after setup

Initial setup and periodic synchronization require a stable internet connection, as noted in the setup guidance. Once the ID has synced, the app can display the loaded credential offline for a limited time, so users do not need a constant network to show proof of affiliation at short notice. Periodic syncs are necessary to reflect status changes, so plan updates during campus Wi-Fi access.

Authentication relies on established institutional security rather than a separate account

The app uses Feide for secure sign-on and pulls official photos from central systems, which keeps identity data tied to university-controlled sources. Security is reinforced by the requirement of an institutional account; users report that maintaining an active Feide session is a practical security trade-off. The app does not introduce a separate credential store, it defers authentication to the university identity provider.

Designed for routine use with minimal technical overhead, but bound to university procedures

Available in Norwegian and English, the interface supports international staff and students and automates photo and status display from the central database. Photo changes and some identity updates require following campus administrative procedures, so casual edits are not possible inside the app. Users with basic mobile experience can operate the tool, while administrative tasks remain handled by university offices.

Practical for campus daily use, with a clear operational caveat

UiO ID is a pragmatic option for University of Oslo members who need a mobile, institution-verified identity for routine campus activities; it relies on the university's identity systems and periodic synchronization. Note that transport discounts and some formal checks may still require other proof or a physical receipt. For reliability, sync the app while on campus Wi-Fi and carry a backup physical ID for formal identity checks. Recommended.