How to Set Up Your Starknet ID: Simplify Your On-Chain Life with a .stark Domain

Juggling long, hexadecimal addresses for every Starknet transaction is a hassle and a recipe for mistakes. Starknet ID solves this by letting you replace those complicated strings of characters with a simple .stark domain. This guide will walk you through setting up your on-chain identity to make all your future interactions smoother.

A visual representation of a simplified blockchain address or identity Simplified blockchain addresses reduce transaction errors and improve user experience.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

A Starknet wallet with enough funds to cover the registration fee
A basic grasp of how NFTs work (since your domain will be one!)
Access to the starknet.id platform

Step 1: Register Your .stark Domain

Head over to starknet.id and connect your Starknet wallet.

Use the search bar to find the domain name you want. Pick a name that's easy to remember and represents you across the ecosystem.

Complete the registration transaction. Your new .stark domain is minted as an NFT in your wallet, meaning you own it for good.

Step 2: Link Your Domain to Your Wallet

After registering, go to your Starknet ID dashboard.

Link your primary Starknet address to your .stark domain. This is what connects your memorable name to your actual wallet address.

If you use multiple wallets, you can add them here. The system lets you tie several different addresses to your single .stark identity.

An image depicting the concept of a unified digital identity on a blockchain A unified digital identity consolidates multiple addresses under one memorable domain.

Step 3: Test Your New Identity

Check if your new .stark name shows up correctly in applications that have integrated Starknet ID.

A good way to test it is to send a small transaction to your .stark domain instead of the full hexadecimal address.

You can also check the verifier to see that smart contracts are able to correctly read your identity data.

Step 4: Start Using Your .stark Domain

Start using your .stark domain instead of your long wallet address in any supported app.

Using your Starknet ID consistently helps build your on-chain reputation, all tied to one name.

Your new ID also works perfectly with Starknet's native account abstraction features, making things even easier.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

This process is for interactions on the Starknet mainnet. Transaction fees usually run about $0.005, so registering an identity is very affordable.

Think of your .stark domain as a digital passport for the Starknet ecosystem. Just remember that its use depends on whether an individual application supports it.

Claim Your On-Chain Identity

By registering a .stark domain, you can stop worrying about complex addresses and create a unified presence on Starknet. Use your Starknet ID to prove your identity on-chain and start building a consistent reputation with every interaction.