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+title: "How to Get a .stark Domain: Simplify Your Starknet Address Today"
+description: "Tired of complex hexadecimal addresses on Starknet? Learn how to replace them with a simple, human-readable .stark domain. This guide helps you unify your digital identity, prevent errors, and make interacting with the Starknet ecosystem much smoother."
+author: "benjamin-flores"
+date: "2025-10-28"
+modifiedDate: "2025-10-28"
+tags: ["starknet domain", "starknet id", "decentralized identity", "blockchain", "web3"]
+image: "/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp"
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+Tired of dealing with long, complex hexadecimal wallet addresses? You can swap them for a memorable, human-readable name. This simple change helps prevent costly errors and makes interacting with the entire Starknet ecosystem much smoother, all through one unified name.
+
+![A generated image representing a digital identity or a network of connections.](/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-1.webp)
+*A visualization of an interconnected digital network.*
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before you start, make sure you have the following:
+
+- A funded Starknet wallet with enough for registration fees
+- A browser wallet that works with Starknet
+- A basic understanding that Starknet uses smart contract accounts, which differ from standard Ethereum wallets
+
+## Step 1: Go to the Starknet ID App
+
+Head over to the official app for registering an ID. Once there, connect your wallet to get started.
+
+**Checkpoint**: Make sure your wallet is connected and you can see your current hexadecimal address.
+
+## Step 2: Choose Your .stark Name
+
+Pick a memorable name that will act as your new address across all Starknet apps.
+
+**A few rules for your name**:
+- Only letters and numbers are allowed
+- It must be between 3 and 30 characters long
+- No special symbols or spaces
+- Check if it's available before moving on
+
+**Action**: Type in your desired name and check if it's free.
+
+## Step 3: Set Up Your Profile
+
+Now it's time to set up the details your new .stark name will point to.
+
+**You'll need to**:
+1. Link it to your main Starknet address
+2. Choose your resolution settings for interacting with dApps
+3. Fill in any other profile details
+
+**Verification**: Double-check that your new .stark name points correctly to your wallet address.
+
+## Step 4: Register and Deploy
+
+Finalize the process by submitting the transaction to get your Starknet ID on-chain.
+
+**Here's what happens**:
+- Review the registration and gas fees
+- Sign the transaction in your wallet
+- Wait for the network to confirm it (usually 1-3 minutes)
+- You can verify it was successful by checking the transaction hash
+
+![A generated image depicting abstract digital elements, possibly symbolizing data or blockchain.](/blog/how-to-get-stark-domain-simplify-starknet-address-img-2.webp)
+*An abstract look at the data and digital elements on the blockchain.*
+
+## Step 5: Test It Out
+
+Make sure your new .stark name works everywhere in the Starknet ecosystem.
+
+**To test it, try this**:
+- Send a small transaction using your .stark name instead of the long hex address
+- Check if dApps recognize your new name
+- Ask a friend to try sending funds to your .stark name
+
+**If it doesn't work right away**: Give it a few minutes for the network to catch up (it can take up to 10 minutes).
+
+## All Set!
+
+Your Starknet ID is now your all-access pass for the ecosystem. You've replaced a complicated address with a single, easy-to-remember name that works with all compatible apps.
+
+**Next Step**: [Use your Starknet ID to prove your on-chain identity](https://starknet.id) and start using your new, simpler name for all your Starknet activity.