# Passport Quickstart

Passport is the AeThex identity entry point. Start at [aethex.id](https://aethex.id).

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Product maturity | Live |
| Documentation status | Active |
| Public URL | [aethex.id](https://aethex.id) |
| Owner | AeThex |
| Last verified | 2026-06-26 |

## 1. Create or access your identity

1. Open [aethex.id](https://aethex.id).
2. Follow the available sign-in or registration flow.
3. Complete any identity verification requested by the service.
4. Confirm that you can access your Passport profile.

> [!NOTE]
> Available sign-in methods can change. Treat the live Passport interface as authoritative for the identity providers currently enabled.

## 2. Understand your surfaces

Passport is the identity layer used across AeThex. Related public profile and project surfaces may include:

- `aethex.me` for creator identity and profile presentation.
- `aethex.space` for studio, group, project, or game presentation.
- AeThex services that use Passport authentication or linked identity.

## 3. Link services carefully

When a service requests access:

1. Verify the hostname.
2. Read the requested scope.
3. Approve only the access required for the workflow.
4. Review linked accounts periodically.

See [[Linked Accounts]] and [[Permissions]].

## 4. Verify the session

After signing in to an AeThex service:

- Confirm the displayed identity is yours.
- Avoid sharing session cookies or authentication codes.
- Sign out on shared devices.
- Report suspicious access through [aethex.support](https://aethex.support).

## Next steps

- [[Passport]]
- [[Profiles]]
- [[Linked Accounts]]
- [[Security]]
- [[KAEL Quickstart]]