> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dev.ishare.eu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dev.ishare.eu/version-2.1/introduction/specific-technical-standards/did.md).

# DID

A DID (Decentralised Identifier) is issued to legal entities during onboarding in compliance with the iSHARE framework, utilising the did method.

DID Method is used to issue a unique iSHARE identifier to legal entities when onboarding following the iSHARE framework compliant method `did:ishare`. Specification of the iSHARE DID method is available here: <https://did.ishare.eu>.

This identifier follows a standardised format conforming to global decentralised identity protocols and points to a REST-compliant API for retrieval. The identifier consists of the organisation’s unique ID as defined by national or international standards (e.g., PKI certificate or eIDAS), ensuring secure identity verification. Core elements about DID can be found [here](https://www.w3.org/TR/did-core/).


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