Surprise! You may already have an OpenID.
If you use any of the following services, you already have your own OpenID. Below are instructions on how to sign in with each of the following providers on an OpenID enabled website. (When you see bold text, you should replace it with your own username or screenname on that service.)
Roll Your Own
Of course, you can always use your own URI, blog URL or website as your OpenID. Delegation is the simplest way to get up and running with OpenID, and Sam Ruby wrote a great tutorial.OpenID is the fast, easy and secure way to sign in to websites. Here are just a few benefits to using OpenID.
- Accelerate Sign Up Process at Your Favorite Websites
- Reduce Frustration Associated with Maintaining Multiple Usernames and Passwords
- Gain Greater Control Over Your Online Identity
- Minimize Password Security Risks
