OpenID is a technology that allows people to log in to multiple websites and web applications using a single username and password.
To use OpenID with FreeAgent you will first need an OpenID. There are many providers of OpenID, some of which we mention at the end of this article, or you can even use your own website for your OpenID.
Setting up OpenID in FreeAgent
The first step is entering your unique OpenID url into your User Profile, by selecting your name from the Users screen. On your user profile page you will see a field for your OpenID URL. If you know this, you can simply enter it here and Save.
Using your Google/Gmail account OpenID
Every Google account also acts as an OpenID. To use this in FreeAgent:
- In the OpenID URL field enter: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id
- Save and you will be redirected to Google to confirm you wish to use your Google OpenID to log in to FreeAgent. Accept this, and you will be redirected back to FreeAgent.
- The next time to log in to FreeAgent switch to Login with OpenId from the login screen and click the Google logo.
- You're in!
Using your Yahoo OpenID
Every Yahoo account also acts as an OpenID. To use this in FreeAgent:
- In the OpenID URL field enter: www.yahoo.com
- Save and you will be redirected to Yahoo to confirm you wish to use your Yahoo OpenID to log in to FreeAgent. Accept this, and you will be redirected back to FreeAgent.
- The next time to log in to FreeAgent switch to Login with OpenId from the login screen and click the Yahoo logo.
- You're in!
Logging in to FreeAgent using OpenID
When you visit the login screen select the Login using OpenID tab on the login box, and enter your unique OpenID url. Google and Yahoo users can simply click the logos if you have added the corresponding url in your User Profile.
If you're already logged in to your OpenID provider you will be automatically logged in to FreeAgent. If not you will first be redirected to your OpenID provider, where you must log in first before being redirected back to FreeAgent.
Where can I get an OpenID?
As well as the OpenIDs that come as part of existing web services, a number of sites allow you to set up free and secure OpenID.