What is OpenID?

OpenID eliminates the need for multiple usernames across different websites, simplifying your online experience. It's a standard used by many different websites, including Yahoo.

You may already have an OpenID if you have an account with any of these websites. Click on the name to get more information about the OpenID services they offer:

• Yahoo
• AOL or AIM users: Your OpenID is openid.aol.com/your-screenname
• Wordpress
• Basecamp, Highrise Backpack
• Livejournal: Your OpenID is your-username.livejournal.com

If you don't have an account with any of these services, or don't want to use them to manage your online identity, try MyOpenID.

The official page for OpenID is http://openid.net/.