Technical user documentation for the sedex-Client

This is the technical user documentation for the sedex-Client, a middleware software that connects business applications to the sedex platform. The sedex platform is a service provided by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) for secure data exchange within the context of eGovernment Switzerland.

Note: This documentation is aimed at technical engineers who install, operate or integrate the sedex-Client. All other information with a focus on business and governance can be found on the sedex homepage at the FSO at www.sedex.ch.

About sedex

This section helps you to get started with sedex and gives you an overview of the sedex system.

Installation and Operation

This section describes the sedex-Client in general and how to install and run the sedex-Client on an operating system or as a Docker container.

sedex Messaging

This section describes how business applications can exchange data using asynchronous message exchange.

sedex Web Service Proxy

This section describes how business applications can use sedex to access third-party web services (REST, SOAP) securely.

Downloads

In this section you can download files (e.g. to install the sedex-Client) and find information about the sedex-Client releases.

Reference

This section serves as a reference library for key technical specifications, among other things.

Support

Do you have questions about sedex or have you encountered problems installing or operating a sedex-Client?

This documentation was last published on: 04. February 2026