Passport Licensing

The .NET Passport service is provided at no cost to end users. However, organizations that want to add .NET Passport functionality and services to their own Web site must sign a three-year, nonexclusive service agreement. This service agreement ensures that an organization adheres to the specific guidelines regarding privacy and that the service's integrity is kept.

Although testing the .NET Passport implementation is not a requirement, it is highly recommended. If an organization wants to test using the .NET Passport service, the .NET service agreement does not have to be signed.

Note

To request a .NET Passport service agreement, send an email to [e-mail] or visit http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/. You will need to provide your organization's contact information.

Full details on licensing costs, guidelines to follow, and more for an organization's site are provided in an email that Microsoft sends after receiving the request.