How does Strong Identity work?

Iden.tt makes it easy for you to be strong on the Internet. It takes just a few minutes to signup and start using your Strong Identity. Here's how:

  • Signup for an Iden.tt Account
    1. On a trusted computer click the Signup button, then choose a unique Account ID and pick a password.
    2. Authorize the download of our Iden.tt Manager software. When the download is done, the Iden.tt Manager creates a certificate on your computer. Learn more.
    3. You can then configure and customize your Iden.tt Account.
  • Login to OpenID websites
    1. Navigate to the website's OpenID login page and enter your Iden.tt OpenID - "iden.tt/" followed by your Account ID.
    2. Your Iden.tt Manager will popup a window asking you authenticate yourself if required and to approve the login.
    3. You will then be logged into the website.
  • Login to CardSpace websites
    1. Windows CardSpace or another identity selector must be installed on your computer.
    2. Download Iden.tt InfoCards to your computer from here.
    3. Navigate to the website's CardSpace login page and click the InfoCard login button.
    4. When CardSpace pops up, select your Iden.tt InfoCard to login.
  • Use your Strong Identity on another trusted computer
    1. On an existing trusted computer, print an Iden.tt Code Card from here.
    2. On the new computer:
      • Download and install the Iden.tt Manager from here.
      • Signon to your Iden.tt Account using your password and an unused code from your Iden.tt Code Card.
      • Go to the credentials page and create an Iden.tt Certificate for the new computer.
  • Use your Strong Identity on the road
    1. On an existing trusted computer, print an Iden.tt Code Card from here.
    2. To login to an OpenID website:
      • Signon to your Iden.tt Account using your password and an unused code from your Iden.tt Code Card.
      • Navigate to the website's OpenID login page and enter your Iden.tt OpenID.
    3. To login to a CardSpace website:
      • Download a generic roaming Iden.tt InfoCard here.
      • Use this InfoCard to login with your password and an unused code from your Iden.tt Code Card.

Visit our FAQ page for more information.