# Claiming Identity

The identity-claiming process on the **MNS** includes identity selection, availability verification, confirmation and payment, and ownership transfer.

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### **Navigate to the** [**MNS**](https://www.modular.name/) **Home page and Connect Wallet**

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### **Identity Selection**

* Users can search for desired identities or browse available identities.
* Users can click on the **See all results** on the search drop-down and be redirected to the Results Page with Best Suggestions and comprehensive tools for Identity Search
* Once selected, users are redirected to the Identity Summary Page
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### Confirm Identity Details

* Choose the **Registration Period** (1–99 years).
* (Optional) Enter a **Referral or Affiliate Code** for a discount.
* Check the total cost, including registration fee and estimated network fees.
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### **Availability Verification**

* Click **Check Availability** (the system may take up to \~10 seconds).
* The system will prompt you to select another if the identity is already taken.
* If available, proceed to the final confirmation step.
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### **Confirmation and Payment**

* Click **Claim Identity** to initiate the blockchain transaction.
* Sign and approve the transaction in your wallet.
* Once confirmed, **ownership is transferred** to your wallet.
* Your newly claimed Identity appears in your **Identities List**.
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### **Identity Claimed** 

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### Post-Claim Actions

* Learn More about Rewards System and Flakes: [Rewards & Gamification](/snowball/programs-and-gamification/rewards-and-gamification.md)
  * Claim your Reward for Identity Claiming
  * Share New Identity in X and earn Flakes
* Configure your Identity
  * [Add Addresses and TXT records](/snowball/modular-naming-service-mns/identity-data-management.md)
  * Set NFT Avatar
  * Add email
* Get Reputation Score for your wallet or identity with [Reputation Scoring System](/snowball/modular-naming-service-mns/reputation-scoring-system.md).
* Get your Referral Code and participate in MNS Referral Programs: [Referral & Affiliate Systems](/snowball/programs-and-gamification/referral-and-affiliate-systems.md).

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