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About OpenID

OpenID is a single sign-on system, which allows internet users to log on to many different web sites using a single digital identity, eliminating the need for a different user name and password for each site. OpenID is a decentralized, free and open standard that lets users control the amount of personal information they provide.

Your digital identity is represented by a normal URL like any other URL you use when browsing the Internet. This URL can be your homepage or blog, or it can be provided to you by a web site you use. In either case, you only have to sign in once to your OpenID provider and so you only need to maintain a single password.

Click here if you whish to create your own OpenID.

How is OpenID used here?

You can register your OpenID with your existing account or use OpenID to register for a new account. In both cases, you will be able to sign in using your OpenID provider. If you register with your OpenID, you can also pre-fill your registration information from your OpenID provider.

You can find more about OpenID on openid.net.

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