Signing in to eVaka

You can sign in to eVaka in three different ways.

1. Suomi.fi Authentication

Suomi.fi authentication is a strong authentication method that uses a mobile certificate, online banking credentials, or a certificate card. When you sign in to eVaka using Suomi.fi authentication, you have access to all eVaka features. 

 

2. Email and Password

When you sign in to eVaka using your email address and password, you can manage your child's daily matters. For example, you can report your child's attendance times and absences or read messages and announcements.

How to enable email sign-in:

  1. Strongly identify yourself into eVaka in the address varhaiskasvatus.ouka.fi.
  2. Open the menu and select Personal information.
  3. Check that you have added your email address to eVaka.
  4. Also, check that you have verified your email. If not, click Verify Email and follow the instructions.
  5. Under the Login Information, click Enable email login.
  6. Create a password for yourself.
  7. Click Enable.

 

Change the password

  1. Strongly identify yourself into eVaka.
  2. Open the menu and select Personal information.
  3. Under the Login Information, click Change password.
  4. Enter your new password twice.
  5. Click Enable.

 

Change your email address

  1. Strongly identify yourself into eVaka in the address varhaiskasvatus.ouka.fi.
  2. Open the menu and select Personal information.
  3. In the Personal information section, click Edit.
  4. Replace your old email with your new one.
  5. Click Save.
  6. Enter the verification code you received at your new email address into eVaka.
  7. Click Confirm.

Your new email will also serve as your eVaka username in the future. After confirming the email, the information is automatically updated in the login information.

 

3. Passkey Sign-in (Please note: not yet available)

eVaka will soon introduce a new sign-in method called a Passkey. A passkey allows you to sign in securely without a separate password, using methods such as your fingerprint, facial recognition, or your device’s PIN code.

You can create a passkey by signing in to eVaka with your current credentials and selecting the option to enable a passkey under Personal Information. During setup, your device will guide you through the process step by step. The passkey is securely stored on your device or through your credential management service, such as iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager.

If you change devices, your passkey may be transferred automatically to your new device through the credential management service you use. If necessary, you can create a new passkey in eVaka.