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Are you confused by OpenID?

Written By: DChetty

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October 20, 2008

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A recent usability study conducted by Yahoo shows that users are still confused by OpenID—the single sign-on technology out to eliminate multiple usernames and passwords. Tech site Webmonkey reports:

The study observed nine female Yahoo users in their thirties who considered themselves of medium-to-high internet savvy. The participants were told they could log in with their Yahoo ID at a third-party site. In many cases, the users tried to log in using the site’s main login, rather than the OpenID login. Users don’t understand multiple ways to log in, at least not without some education.

Do you use OpenID? Does OpenID deliver on its promises?

Is OpenID still too confusing?
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Truth be told, while the OpenID concept is very exciting, adoption has been disappointing—and it’s most likely due to the usability problems surrounding it. Over a year ago, Lifehacker alum Wendy Boswell ran down the pros and cons of OpenID, and her review was pretty mixed. Tell us whether or not you’re using and loving OpenID in the comments.

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DChetty

Dee Chetty is a South Africa- and India-educated web junkie. Focusing on strategy and new developments, Dee finds himself pushing the limits of innovation with his ideas. Dee loves open-source, mobile technologies and location-driven applications. He is an Apple fanboy & a die-hard Audi fan.

(1) Reader Comment

  1. Chris M
    October 20, 2008 at 11:16 pm

    Ye, I must admit, I've never looked into openID properly..

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