Test Resolver Service
This guide shows you how to test your Vidos resolver service using the built-in dashboard DID tester. You’ll learn to verify DID resolution functionality, validate different DID methods, and troubleshoot common issues.
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Before testing your resolver service, ensure you have:
- At least one running service instance
- Basic understanding of DID resolution concepts
What you’ll accomplish
Section titled “What you’ll accomplish”By following this guide, you’ll be able to:
- Use the dashboard DID tester for quick and easy testing
- Test DID resolution for different methods
- Validate error handling through the dashboard
Step 1: Use the dashboard DID tester
Section titled “Step 1: Use the dashboard DID tester”The easiest way to test your resolver is using the built-in DID tester in the Vidos dashboard.
Access the DID tester
Section titled “Access the DID tester”-
Navigate to Resolvers in your dashboard.
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Click “View” next to your resolver instance.
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Find the “Test” section on the instance details page.
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Enter a DID to test (e.g.,
did:key:z6MkhaXgBZDvotDkL5257faiztiGiC2QtKLGpbnnEGta2doK). -
Click “Test” to see the resolution result.
Test different DID methods
Section titled “Test different DID methods”Use the dashboard tester to verify your resolver supports different DID methods:
Test did:key (self-contained):
did:key:z82LkvjLm5cfkWTvkm3RwyWNKb5awAXKRFZUDGjUhaXRAPE1Yx667dVszpiJTXMQsHRuZHNTest did:web (web-based):
did:web:identity.foundationStep 2: Test error scenarios
Section titled “Step 2: Test error scenarios”Use the dashboard tester for more complex testing scenarios.
Test error handling
Section titled “Test error handling”Use the dashboard to test error cases:
Invalid DID format:
not-a-valid-didExpected: Error message about invalid DID format
Unsupported DID method:
did:unsupported:exampleExpected: Error message about unsupported method
Non-existent DID:
did:web:nonexistent.example.comExpected: Error message about DID not found
Related resources
Section titled “Related resources”- Modify resolver DID method support - Configure which DID methods your instance supports
- Configure resolver response type - Control JSON vs. JSON-LD responses
- DID Resolution Process - Understand how the resolver operates
- Supported DID Methods - Complete method reference
- Resolver Configuration Reference - Advanced configuration options
By following this dashboard-focused testing guide, you can ensure your Vidos resolver service is reliable, performant, and ready for production use in your verification workflows.