Integrating Ellucian Colleague with the ID123 ID Management System (IDMS) allows institutions to seamlessly sync student and staff data to issue secure digital ID cards. Follow the step-by-step guide below to complete your integration successfully.
Step 1: Access the Card Data Sync Integration
- Log in to your IDMS administrator account.
- From the left-hand navigation menu, click on the “Integrations” icon.
- Select “Card Data Sync” to begin setting up your data connection.
Step 2: Add a New Colleague Integration Connection
- On the Card Data Sync page, find the section labeled Ellucian Banner | Colleague Sync.
- Click “Add New Connections” next to this integration option.
Step 3: Configure the Integration Connection Settings
- Enter a connection name that will help you identify this integration (e.g., “Fall 2025 Colleague Sync”).
- In the Product dropdown, select “Banner” to proceed with the Colleague integration.
- Paste your Ellucian API Key in the designated field.
- Click “Next” to continue.
- Need help with your API key?
- If you’re unsure how to generate your Ellucian API key, please contact our support team at support@id123.io.
Step 4: Select Required and Optional APIs
- Under Required APIs, ensure all necessary APIs are checked. These are essential for syncing data from Colleague to IDMS.
- If needed, select any additional APIs under the “Additional APIs” section to enhance your integration.
- Click “Next” to proceed.
- Using custom fields?
- If your institution has extended the Persons API by adding custom fields, ID123 can retrieve those fields and map them to corresponding attributes on the digital ID cards.
Step 5: Test and Save the Integration
- Click the “Test Connection” button to verify that the integration with Ellucian Colleague is functioning correctly.
- Once the test is successful, click “Save” to complete the setup.
Final Notes on Ellucian Colleague Integration
With your Ellucian Colleague integration active, your institution can automate the synchronization of user data directly into the ID123 platform. This ensures timely and accurate issuance of digital student ID cards, faculty ID cards, and enhancing your institution’s digital identity management.
For further assistance or questions about syncing Ellucian Colleague with ID123, contact our support team.