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# Introduction to the Blockstack Browser
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The Blockstack Browser gives users the ability to explore and use the
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decentralized applications (Dapps). Dapps are a new way to interact with the
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internet. Dapps give users control of their data. Data about them personally,
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name, birthdate, phone number and data about what they do such as visiting a
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website or buying an item.
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* TOC
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{:toc}
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## Understand the Blockstack Browser
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Through the Blockstack browser application you can create an identity. An identity
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represents you as you interact with others through Dapps. The Blockstack
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Browser is itself, a simple Dapp. It allows you to:
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* create one or more identities
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* send and receive bitcoin
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* manage the storage of your profile and application data
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* find and launch Dapps
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There are two editions of the Blockstack Browser, the web edition is an
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application you access through your web browser by simply <a
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href="https://browser.blockstack.org/" target="\_blank">visiting the application's
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address</a> in your computer's browser. You can also install the browser as a
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client application on your computer.
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If all you want to do is create, manage, and fund an identity and then interact
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with Dapps, you can simply use the web edition. If you have concerns about net
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censorship, heightened security concerns, or want to develop a Dapp yourself, you may
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want to download and install the browser's client edition.
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To use the web application to create an identity,
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## Using the Browser on public computers
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Before you use the web application, it is important to note that once you log
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into the application with the brower, your session does not expire until you
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choose **Settings > RESET BROWSER**. For this reason, you should be careful
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when using the browser on public computers.
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If you are in a library, for example, and log into the browser, simply
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closing the tab or even rebooting the computer does not log you out. Instead,
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you should be sure to choose **Settings > RESET BROWSER** before leaving the web
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application.
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For more informatin about your identity and the browser, see [Get and use a Blockstack ID](ids-introduction).
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## Overview of the browser functions
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The Blockstack Browser allows you to use the new internet. Toward this end, the Browser navigation has the following areas:
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<table class="uk-table">
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<thead>
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<th>Item</th>
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<th>Purpose</th>
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</thead>
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<tbody>
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<tr>
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<td>Home</td>
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<td>Takes you to the initial page. This page contains a list of the available applications. You can also find available applications at the <a href="https://app.co/blockstack" target="\_blank">App.co</a> site.</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>IDs</td>
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<td>Allows you to establish the identity of your primary ID. You also go here to create additional, sub identities.</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Wallet</td>
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<td>Allows you to send and receive Bitcoin.</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td>Settings</td>
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<td>Configure settings for storage, change session password, reset the Browser, and more.</td>
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</tr>
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</tbody>
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</table>
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