How to Get a .stark Domain: Simplify Your Starknet Address Today

Tired of dealing with long, complex hexadecimal wallet addresses? You can swap them for a memorable, human-readable name. This simple change helps prevent costly errors and makes interacting with the entire Starknet ecosystem much smoother, all through one unified name.

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Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A funded Starknet wallet with enough for registration fees
• A browser wallet that works with Starknet
• A basic understanding that Starknet uses smart contract accounts, which differ from standard Ethereum wallets

Step 1: Go to the Starknet ID App

Head over to the official app for registering an ID. Once there, connect your wallet to get started.

Checkpoint: Make sure your wallet is connected and you can see your current hexadecimal address.

Step 2: Choose Your .stark Name

Pick a memorable name that will act as your new address across all Starknet apps.

A few rules for your name:

• Only letters and numbers are allowed
• It must be between 3 and 30 characters long
• No special symbols or spaces
• Check if it's available before moving on

Action: Type in your desired name and check if it's free.

Step 3: Set Up Your Profile

Now it's time to set up the details your new .stark name will point to.

You'll need to:

1. Link it to your main Starknet address
2. Choose your resolution settings for interacting with dApps
3. Fill in any other profile details

Verification: Double-check that your new .stark name points correctly to your wallet address.

Step 4: Register and Deploy

Finalize the process by submitting the transaction to get your Starknet ID on-chain.

Here's what happens:

• Review the registration and gas fees
• Sign the transaction in your wallet
• Wait for the network to confirm it (usually 1-3 minutes)
• You can verify it was successful by checking the transaction hash

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Step 5: Test It Out

Make sure your new .stark name works everywhere in the Starknet ecosystem.

To test it, try this:

• Send a small transaction using your .stark name instead of the long hex address
• Check if dApps recognize your new name
• Ask a friend to try sending funds to your .stark name

If it doesn't work right away: Give it a few minutes for the network to catch up (it can take up to 10 minutes).

All Set!

Your Starknet ID is now your all-access pass for the ecosystem. You've replaced a complicated address with a single, easy-to-remember name that works with all compatible apps.

Next Step: Use your Starknet ID to prove your on-chain identity and start using your new, simpler name for all your Starknet activity.