The traditional way of authenticating users online, using passwords, is becoming increasingly insecure. Passwords can be guessed or stolen, and they are often stored in centralized databases that are vulnerable to hacks.

The DFINITY Foundation has created Internet Computer (ICP) Identity, a secure blockchain authentication system that is decentralized and tamper-proof. This makes it much more secure than traditional password-based authentication.

ICP allows you to create a unique identity that can be used to sign in to decentralized web applications. This means that you will no longer need to create different accounts and remember different passwords for DApps that you use in ICP ecosystem. Here's how to create your unique internet computer identity on PC.

Create Internet Computer Identity on Windows

Step 1: Create Desktop Security Key

If you have not set up Windows Hello security PIN on your desktop, you should set it up now.

Go to Settings of your windows. Click Accounts.

Click Sign-in options.

Click Windows Hello Pin. You can set up Windows Hello Face/Fingerprint too instead of Pin.

Click Add.

Enter your desktop password and click Ok.

Create your Pin and confirm it. Click Ok.

Step 2: Create Internet Computer (ICP) Identity

Visit ICP website. Click create unique identity.

Click Create PassKey.

Enter your Windows Hello Pin.

Complete Captcha and click Next.

Copy your unique Internet Computer Identity and click Continue.

Step 3: Secure your Internet Computer (ICP) Identity

Scroll down further on the next page and click Enable Recovery Phrase.

Click Create Recovery Phrase.

Store your recovery phrase and click Continue.

Final Reflections

Traditional password-based authentication is no longer secure enough. Hackers can easily guess or steal passwords, which can lead to data breaches and identity theft. Internet Identity is a new blockchain authentication system that is more secure. It uses a decentralized ledger to store user identities, which makes it much more difficult for hackers to steal or compromise identities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who built ICP ecosystem?

Internet Computer (ICP) was launched in 2021 by Dfinity Foundation, founded by Dominic Williams.

2. Do ICP has its own native token?

Yes, ICP has its own native token, called ICP. ICP is used to pay for computation on the Internet Computer network, as well as to participate in the governance of the network.

3. Where to get support from ICP team?

You can join their Discord server and interact with like-minded people, where you can find support from the community and the ICP team.