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+title: "How to Replace Your Complex Starknet Address with a Simple .stark Name"
+description: "Simplify your Starknet experience by converting your complex hexadecimal wallet address into an easy-to-remember .stark name. This guide helps you set up a unified, human-readable identity for all your on-chain interactions, making transactions smoother and more intuitive across the Starknet ecosystem."
+author: "benjamin-flores"
+date: "2025-10-31"
+modifiedDate: "2025-10-31"
+tags: ["starknet id", "starknet domain", "decentralized identity", "blockchain", "web3"]
+image: "/blog/replace-starknet-address-with-stark-name-img-1.webp"
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+
+
+A unified identity makes navigating Starknet dApps much easier by getting rid of complex hexadecimal addresses. This process lets you convert your hard-to-remember wallet's address into a simple `.stark` name that's recognized everywhere in the ecosystem.
+
+Follow these steps to set up your own easy-to-read, on-chain name and make all your future transactions smoother.
+
+![A generated image representing a digital identity or a network of connections.](/blog/replace-starknet-address-with-stark-name-img-1.webp)
+*Digital identity visualization showing interconnected network elements*
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have:
+- An active Starknet wallet with a funded account
+- Access to the Starknet mainnet
+- Your current wallet address
+
+## Step 1: Register Your .stark Name
+
+Go to the Starknet ID registration portal.
+
+1. Connect your wallet to the site.
+2. Type in the name you want (e.g., yourname.stark).
+3. Check if the name is available.
+4. Finalize the registration transaction.
+5. Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on-chain.
+
+Your new `.stark` name will now automatically point to your long wallet address in all Starknet applications.
+
+## Step 2: Verify Resolution
+
+It's a good idea to test your new name before you start using it for transactions.
+
+1. Open any Starknet block explorer.
+2. Type your new `.stark` name into the search bar.
+3. Check that it leads to your correct wallet address.
+4. You can also try a reverse lookup by searching for your full address.
+
+If it doesn't work right away, give it 10-15 minutes for the blockchain to catch up, then try again.
+
+## Step 3: Configure dApp Integration
+
+Now you can start using your `.stark` name instead of your full address in different applications.
+
+For every Starknet dApp you use:
+1. Go to your profile or account settings.
+2. Find the field for your identity or address and replace it with your `.stark` name.
+3. Make a small test transaction to ensure everything works as expected.
+4. Save your changes.
+
+![A generated image depicting abstract digital elements, possibly symbolizing data or blockchain.](/blog/replace-starknet-address-with-stark-name-img-2.webp)
+*Abstract representation of blockchain data and digital elements*
+
+## Step 4: Enable Cross-Platform Use
+
+Make your new name your main identifier on Starknet.
+
+1. Update your social media profiles to include your `.stark` name.
+2. Use your new name whenever you're communicating about transactions.
+3. Share your `.stark` name with others instead of the long address string.
+4. If you use any automated systems, configure them to use your new name.
+
+Your `.stark` name now acts as your single, unified handle across the whole Starknet ecosystem.
+
+## Verification and Maintenance
+
+You should check on your name's status regularly:
+- Check that your name is resolving correctly each month.
+- Confirm that transactions using your name are going through without issues.
+- If you run into any resolution problems, update the relevant applications.
+- Don't forget to renew your registration before it expires.
+
+## Complete Your On-Chain Identity Setup
+
+By setting up a `.stark` name, you've gotten rid of address complexity and created a memorable handle for all your Starknet interactions. You now have a simple, unified way to identify yourself that works with every dApp in the ecosystem.
+
+[Use your Starknet ID to prove your identity on-chain](https://starknet.id) and finish setting up your decentralized profile.