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+title: "How to Set Up Your Starknet ID: Simplify Your On-Chain Life with a .stark Domain"
+description: "Tired of complex hexadecimal addresses on Starknet? This guide shows you how to set up your Starknet ID and register a .stark domain, transforming your on-chain interactions. Learn to unify your digital identity, reduce errors, and build your reputation with a simple, memorable name."
+author: "benjamin-flores"
+date: "2025-11-05"
+modifiedDate: "2025-11-05"
+tags: ["starknet identity", "blockchain", ".stark domain", "on-chain identity", "crypto guide", "web3"]
+image: "/blog/how-to-set-up-starknet-id-simplify-on-chain-life-img-1.webp"
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+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](/blog/how-to-set-up-starknet-id-simplify-on-chain-life-img-1.webp)
+*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](/blog/how-to-set-up-starknet-id-simplify-on-chain-life-img-2.webp)
+*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](https://starknet.id) and start building a consistent reputation with every interaction.