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8 changes: 4 additions & 4 deletions .llms-snapshots/llms-full.txt
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| `windowed` | `boolean` | `true` | By default, the authentication flow is presented in a popup window on desktop that is automatically centered on the browser. This behavior can be turned off by setting the option to `false`, causing the authentication flow to happen in a separate tab instead. |
| `derivationOrigin` | `string` or `URL` | | The main domain to be used to ensure your users are identified with the same public ID, regardless of which of your Satellite's URLs they use to access your application. |
| `onProgress` | `(progress) => void` | | Callback for provider sign-in and user creation/loading. |
| `domain` | `internetcomputer.org` or `ic0.app` or `id.ai` | `internetcomputer.org` | The domain on which to open Internet Identity. |
| `domain` | `id.ai` or `internetcomputer.org` or `ic0.app` | `id.ai` | The domain on which to open Internet Identity. |

Example with options:

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#### 1\. Create a new identity

Go to [identity.internetcomputer.org](https://identity.internetcomputer.org) and create a new identity.
Go to [id.ai](https://id.ai) and create a new identity.

#### 2\. Set up

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#### 4\. Sign into your Internet Identity

Once ready, sign again into [identity.internetcomputer.org](https://identity.internetcomputer.org) using the newly created identity.
Once ready, sign again into [id.ai](https://id.ai) using the newly created identity.

#### 5\. Add a new passkey

Click "Add new passkey" to initiate the process of adding the other person’s device.

#### 6\. Share the generated link

A link (e.g.,`https://identity.internetcomputer.org/?action=add-passkey&ii=1122333` for an identity number `1122333`) will be generated and valid for 15 minutes. Copy and send this link to the person you want to share the identity with.
A link (e.g.,`https://id.ai/pair#12345`) will be generated and valid for 15 minutes. Copy and send this link to the person you want to share the identity with.

#### 7\. Approve the new passkey

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![](./setting-up-your-internet-identity-on-internetcomputer-dot-org.png)

:::important

This blog post is no longer needed as the latest version of Internet Identity natively supports both domains. It's just still live for posterity.

:::

---

Web 2.0 uses usernames and passwords for logging into websites, which isn't very secure, can be a hassle, and doesn't always keep your information private.
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Internet Identity sign-in can be customized with options that let you control session lifetime, provider configuration, or track progress during the flow.

| Option | Type | Default | Description |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `maxTimeToLiveInNanoseconds` | `BigInt(4 * 60 * 60 * 1000 * 1000 * 1000)` | **4 hours** | Maximum lifetime of the user's session in **nanoseconds**. Once expired, the session cannot be extended. |
| `windowed` | `boolean` | `true` | By default, the authentication flow is presented in a popup window on desktop that is automatically centered on the browser. This behavior can be turned off by setting the option to `false`, causing the authentication flow to happen in a separate tab instead. |
| `derivationOrigin` | `string` or `URL` | | The main domain to be used to ensure your users are identified with the same public ID, regardless of which of your Satellite's URLs they use to access your application. |
| `onProgress` | `(progress) => void` | | Callback for provider sign-in and user creation/loading. |
| `domain` | `internetcomputer.org` or `ic0.app` or `id.ai` | `internetcomputer.org` | The domain on which to open Internet Identity. |
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
| ---------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `maxTimeToLiveInNanoseconds` | `BigInt(4 * 60 * 60 * 1000 * 1000 * 1000)` | **4 hours** | Maximum lifetime of the user's session in **nanoseconds**. Once expired, the session cannot be extended. |
| `windowed` | `boolean` | `true` | By default, the authentication flow is presented in a popup window on desktop that is automatically centered on the browser. This behavior can be turned off by setting the option to `false`, causing the authentication flow to happen in a separate tab instead. |
| `derivationOrigin` | `string` or `URL` | | The main domain to be used to ensure your users are identified with the same public ID, regardless of which of your Satellite's URLs they use to access your application. |
| `onProgress` | `(progress) => void` | | Callback for provider sign-in and user creation/loading. |
| `domain` | `id.ai` or `internetcomputer.org` or `ic0.app` | `id.ai` | The domain on which to open Internet Identity. |

Example with options:

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#### 1. Create a new identity

Go to [identity.internetcomputer.org](https://identity.internetcomputer.org) and create a new identity.
Go to [id.ai](https://id.ai) and create a new identity.

#### 2. Set up

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#### 4. Sign into your Internet Identity

Once ready, sign again into [identity.internetcomputer.org](https://identity.internetcomputer.org) using the newly created identity.
Once ready, sign again into [id.ai](https://id.ai) using the newly created identity.

#### 5. Add a new passkey

Click "Add new passkey" to initiate the process of adding the other person’s device.

#### 6. Share the generated link

A link (e.g.,`https://identity.internetcomputer.org/?action=add-passkey&ii=1122333` for an identity number `1122333`) will be generated and valid for 15 minutes. Copy and send this link to the person you want to share the identity with.
A link (e.g.,`https://id.ai/pair#12345`) will be generated and valid for 15 minutes. Copy and send this link to the person you want to share the identity with.

#### 7. Approve the new passkey

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