Using OpenID

OpenID is an open standard that eliminates the need to maintain several different usernames and passwords. It replaces your username with a single URL address that you own. This URL can be your homepage or blog. You can also get it from an OpenID provider. In either case, to sign in to UBIK.com, you will have to sign in to your OpenID provider, so you need only remember a single password. Visit OpenID.net for more information.

Caution: Switching to OpenID is permanent, i.e. you will no longer be able to sign in to UBIK.com or UBIK Forums using your UBIK username and password.

To switch to OpenID:

  1. Sign in to UBIK.com using your UBIK.com credentials
  2. Click your username displayed in the top right corner of the window to preview your profile
  3. Click Sign In next to Do you want to use OpenID?
  4. Enter your OpenID
  5. Click Next. You'll be taken to your OpenID provider.
  6. Sign in to your OpenID account
  7. Enter your nickname and email address. They must match those you provided while creating your UBIK.com account.
  8. Allow http://www.ubik.com to verify your OpenID
  9. Your OpenID provider may ask you to set some extra options. For example, site expiration date. Refer to your OpenID provider documentation for further information.
  10. Once your OpenID is verified, you can use it to sign in to UBIK.com and UBIK Forums
Note: You can always change your OpenID. Go to your profile, click Change account, enter a new OpenID, and follow the above instructions.

To sign in to UBIK.com using your OpenID:

  1. Click the Sign In button on the welcome page
  2. Click Use OpenID
  3. Enter your OpenID
  4. Click Sign in
  5. You'll be taken to your OpenID provider. Once you verify your identity with your OpenID provider, you'll be able to use UBIK.com.