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This page describes Launchpad's role as an [http://openid.net/ OpenID] provider. Launchpad currently supports OpenID [http://openid.net/specs/openid-authentication-2_0.html 2.0].

= What is OpenID? =

[http://openid.net/ OpenID] is a free and easy way to use a single digital identity across the Internet. With one OpenID you can login to all your favorite websites and forget about online paperwork! Best of all, you can now use your Launchpad account as your single digital identity.

 [http://openid.net/what/ Learn more about OpenID]

= Where can I use it? =

You can use your Launchpad Account on any one of a growing number of sites which support OpenID.

 [http://openid.net/where/ Learn more about where you can use OpenID]

= What do I have to do to enable it? =

Nothing! Your existing Launchpad ID is already enabled for your use. '''To protect your privacy, we do not expose your Launchpad account name.''' Instead we use and ID number to link back to your account.

XXX: JoeyStanford - include screenshot of person page showing the private OpenID information

= FAQs =

 Q: Can I log into Launchpad with my existing OpenID?
 A: Unfortunately, not at this time. Launchpad is currently an OpenID Provider (OP) and not a consumer (RP).

 Q: Can I link my existing OpenID to my Launchpad OpenID?
 A: Unfortunately, not at this time.		 #redirect YourAccount/OpenID

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