# Bluesky Verification

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Must be a Root NFD on at least version 3.x.
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In Bluesky, go to:

* Settings
* Change handle
* Select 'I have my own domain'
* Enter: xxxx.algo.xyz for domain (ie: patrick.algo.xyz)
* Pick 'no dns panel' 
* Copy the entire DID value it shows in the 'that contains the following' field
  * On Android, select 'copy file contents'

In your NFD, go to:

* Edit metadata
* Paste the DID value into the `blueskydid` field 
* Update the NFD 
* Scroll back up to the `blueskydid` field and hit verify
* Select 'start verification'
* Post the verification challenge to Bluesky 
* Confirm on NFDs (allow up to a few minutes)

 Once your Bluesky account is verified in your NFD, go back to Bluesky, and go to:

* Settings 
* Change handle
* Select 'I have my own domain' 
* Enter: xxxx.algo.xyz for domain (ie: patrick.algo.xyz)
* Pick 'no dns panel'
* Select 'verify text file'

Your Bluesky handle will now be your NFD!<br>

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Video Tutorial
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