Friday, August 27, 2010

Project 8-4: Create an OpenID Account

What is OpenID?
OpenID is a decentralized open source FIN that does not require specific software to be installed on the desktop. OpenID is a uniform resource locator (URL)-based identity system.

Create an OpenID Account
  1. Go to https://pip.verisignlabs.com/ and click on "Get Started Now".
  2. Key in the requested information and click on "Create Account".

To add a Personal Image to your account
  1. Click on "My Account" under "Links"
  2. Click on "Browse" under "Personal Icon"
To View your information
  1. Click on "My Account" under "Links"
  2. Click on "My Information" under "Links"
Take Note:
There are no restriction how websites uses the information that are keyed in. Therefore, it is best not to key in more then considered neccessary.

Reflection on Project 8-4:

Posted by LoNeLyXx at 10:21 AM