About WebID

WebID is a replacement for traditional login on the Web. It is an open standard for identity and login. With WebID you no longer need to remember usernames or passwords for all of the sites you use. You can publish your identity wherever you want and choose what pieces of your personal information that you want to share with websites. WebID is compatible with OpenID, but is much more extensible. With WebID, logging into a website is as simple as selecting a WebID and clicking "log in".

WebID in Use

The following video gives a quick overview of how WebID is used in a browser.

Note that WebId can also be used between servers.

The WebID Community

The WebID specification is being developed and debated th the W3C WebID Incubator group. Everyone is welcome to join the mailing list. Implementers and repeat contributors are soon made invited experts.

WebID related protocols are being developed on the foaf-protocols mailing list and the #foaf IRC channel.

Developer Links

If you are a developer, you may be interested in the latest WebID specification. Up to date pointers can be found on the Wiki.