How to Set Up Your Starknet ID: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2024

Swap your complex hexadecimal address for a simple .stark name that works in dApps across the ecosystem. This makes transactions safer by preventing address mistakes and gives you a memorable on-chain persona.

This guide will walk you through registering a .stark name, setting up your public info, and creating a unified presence for the whole network. Follow these steps to turn that long string of characters in your wallet into an easy-to-remember name.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• An active Starknet wallet with enough ETH to cover registration fees
• Access to the Starknet ID platform at starknet.id
• Your wallet connected to the Starknet mainnet

Step 1: Register Your .stark Name

First, head over to the Starknet ID registration page.

1. Connect your wallet to the platform.
2. Search for the name you want.
3. Check if it's available and see how much it costs.
4. Complete the transaction to claim your name.
5. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on the network.

Your new .stark name will now point to your wallet in dApps throughout the ecosystem.

Step 2: Set Up Your Identity Profile

Build out your unified presence by linking your other social and blockchain accounts.

1. Go into your Starknet ID settings.
2. Add your social media accounts like Twitter, Discord, or GitHub.
3. Link other crypto addresses, such as ENS names or Ethereum wallets.
4. Set your profile picture and write a short bio.
5. Save your changes and double-check that everything looks right.

This brings all your activity together, creating a complete on-chain presence that connects your different platforms.

Step 3: Test Your New Name

Before you start using your .stark name for important transactions, make sure it's working correctly.

1. Send a small test transaction to your new .stark name.
2. Confirm the funds arrive in the correct wallet.
3. Try using your name in a couple of different dApps on the network.
4. Check that your profile information shows up correctly in those apps.

If something doesn't work, go back to your settings and review the setup.

Step 4: Use Your ID Across the Ecosystem

Get the most out of your new ID by using it everywhere you can.

1. Update your profiles in various dApps with your new .stark name.
2. Share your .stark name instead of that long, clunky address.
3. Use it on DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and for governance voting.
4. Keep an eye on your transactions to make sure they're always going to the right place.

Your new ID now acts as your universal passport for the entire network.

Final Verification Checks

Give your complete setup one last test with these final checks:

• Receive funds sent only to your .stark name.
• Log into three different dApps using your Starknet ID.
• Confirm your public info displays correctly on other platforms.
• Verify that your linked accounts appear in your profile.

Your Starknet ID now serves as your all-in-one on-chain persona. Use it to manage your presence at starknet.id and simplify all your interactions on the network with one easy-to-remember name.