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and you can choose to share – or not. |
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This document explains the free Blockstack ID, though there are others you can get for fee. You learn how to |
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create a Blockstack ID, how to restore an ID, and how to delete data associated with an ID. This page contains the following sections: |
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create a Blockstack ID, how to sign in with an ID, and how to delete data associated with an ID. This page contains the following sections: |
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* TOC |
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## Understand how identities function in the Blockstack Ecosystem |
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In this section, you learn about identity so you can use it securely. |
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When you return to the Blockstack Browser, the browser prompts you to create a |
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new Blockstack ID or signing in with an existing Blockstack ID. When you do this the system provides you with this prompt: |
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![](images/existing-d.png) |
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![](images/existing-id.png) |
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From this dialog you can choose between these two methods: |
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* Method 2: Supply the identity recovery code (`36mWivFdy0YPH2z31E...`) and the password you used when you created the identity |
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If you loose either the recovery code or the password you provided when you |
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_initially_ created your identity, you can no longer use method 1 to restore |
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_initially_ created your identity, you can no longer use method 1 to sign into |
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your identity. If you lose the recovery key, you can no longer use method 2. |
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Once you no longer have access to either method, your identity is estranged and |
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not accessible by anyone, not even Blockstack. |
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At this point, you can go onto work with DApps or you can review your recovery key. |
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### Restore with a secret recovery code and original password |
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### Sign in with a secret recovery code and original password |
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1. Open the [Blockstack web application in your browser](https://browser.blockstack.org/sign-up?redirect=%2F). |
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2. Choose **Sign in with an existing ID**. |
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The system displays a dialog where you can enter your recovery code or a |
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recovery key. |
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3. Enter your recovery code. |
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3. Enter your magic recovery code. |
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The recovery code is an encrypted string. |
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The system prompts you for a password. **This must be the password entered |
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when you first created your identity.** If you have forgotten this password, |
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Blockstack cannot provide it to you. Instead, you must switch to using your |
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recovery key rather than your code to restore your identity. |
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recovery key rather than your code to sign into your identity. |
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6. Enter your origin password and press **Next**. |
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