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+title: "How to Get Your .stark Domain: Simplify Your Starknet Identity Today"
+description: "Tired of complex Starknet wallet addresses? This guide shows you how to swap your long, confusing address for a simple, human-readable .stark domain. Learn to register your unique decentralized identity, configure your profile, and ensure cross-platform compatibility for smoother transactions and dApp interactions on Starknet."
+author: "benjamin-flores"
+date: "2025-11-03"
+modifiedDate: "2025-11-03"
+tags: ["starknet domain", "starknet id", "decentralized identity", "web3", "blockchain"]
+image: "/blog/get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-identity-img-1.webp"
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+Tired of dealing with long, complicated wallet addresses on Starknet? Getting a .stark domain lets you trade that jumble of letters and numbers for a simple, human-readable name. This not only helps prevent transaction errors but also gives you a single, clean identity that works across the entire ecosystem.
+
+![Illustration of a decentralized identity on the Starknet network](/blog/get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-identity-img-1.webp)
+*Your decentralized identity on Starknet.*
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before starting, make sure you have:
+- A Starknet wallet with enough funds to cover the registration fee
+- A connection to the Starknet mainnet
+- An available .stark name you want to register (must be 3+ alphanumeric characters)
+
+## Step 1: Register Your .stark Name
+
+1. Go to https://starknet.id.
+2. Connect your Starknet wallet.
+3. Search for the name you want.
+4. Choose how long you want to register it for (from 1 to 25 years).
+5. Finalize the transaction to claim your name.
+
+**Quick check**: You should now see your new .stark name in your wallet's domains section.
+
+## Step 2: Configure Your Identity Profile
+
+1. Go to your Starknet ID dashboard.
+2. Link your wallet address to your new .stark name.
+3. You can also add social media profiles or an ENS domain to fill out your profile.
+4. Set your .stark name as your primary ID.
+
+**To verify**: Your .stark name should now automatically point to your wallet address.
+
+![Illustration of simple names replacing long, complex wallet addresses](/blog/get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-identity-img-2.webp)
+*Simple names make complex addresses a thing of the past.*
+
+## Step 3: Test Cross-Platform Compatibility
+
+1. Open a few different dApps on Starknet.
+2. Try using your .stark name instead of your full wallet address.
+3. Check that each dApp recognizes your name.
+4. Make a small test transaction using your .stark name to be sure.
+
+**Success!** Any tool that accepts Starknet addresses should now work with your StarknetID.
+
+## Step 4: Implement Developer Integration (Optional)
+
+If you're building on Starknet:
+1. Install the official Starknet ID SDK for your preferred language (JavaScript, Rust, Go, or React).
+2. Add name resolution to your dApp's address input fields.
+3. Test to ensure it handles both .stark names and full address inputs.
+
+**Important Note**: These steps are for the Starknet mainnet. You'll need to register a separate name for testnet use.
+
+## Your New Starknet Identity
+
+Your new .stark name is now your universal key to the Starknet ecosystem. It makes every interaction smoother, from logging into dApps to sending transactions. With a growing number of developers building compatible tools and incredibly low median transaction fees, having a memorable name makes navigating Starknet easier than ever.
+
+[Get your Starknet ID today](https://starknet.id) and say goodbye to complex wallet addresses for good.