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Switching to an OpenID login for Highrise

Highrise makes it easy to use OpenID as your login.

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No more remembering separate usernames and passwords for each site!

OpenID lets you login to thousands of OpenID-enabled sites with one username and password. Learn more.

Switching your Highrise login to OpenID is easy...

Your OpenID looks like a web site address (example: http://jamesbond.myopenid.com). You may already have one since every AOL/AIM user automatically has an OpenID address. It looks like this: http://openid.aol.com/screenname. If you already have an OpenID, skip ahead to step 2.

1. Get your OpenID

Get an OpenID from an OpenID provider like myOpenID. It’s free, quick, and easy.


123 at myOpenID

2. Log into Highrise and click “My Info”

This link is located in the top right corner of the screen.


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3. Select “Use OpenID”

In the “User account” tab, click the “Use OpenID” link.


use openid

4. Enter your OpenID address

Enter your OpenID address and click the “Save this person” button.


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5. Login with OpenID

Next time you login, click the “Login with an OpenID” link.


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6. Enter your OpenID

Enter your OpenID and click the “Sign in” button.


login w/ openid

7. Verify your OpenID

Verify your sign in request with your provider. (You only have to do this step once.)


confirm at AOL

That’s it!

You’re now logged in and you’ll be able to sign in with your OpenID from now on.

Get your OpenID at one of many providers including:

MyOpenID   AOL logo   claim id