Set Up Identity Right Every new account, business, or online presence begins with an identity decision. StartID covers usernames, credentials, verification, and the security habits worth locking in on day one.

Because defaults harden. The username, email, and recovery choices made in the first hour follow an account for years — getting them right at the start is far cheaper than migrating later.

Use a passkey wherever it's offered — it can't be phished or reused. Keep a managed, unique password plus two-factor for everything that doesn't support passkeys yet.

Recovery. Most people set up an account's security and never store backup codes — then one lost phone turns into a lost identity. Set recovery up the same day.