# Create Identity

You can create an identity using two primary methods: 

- Manually using [IDAdmin](https://idadmin.cirrusidentity.com)
- Writing code using the [Identities API](/identities-api.md)



> [!TIP]
> If you don't yet have access to IDAdmin, you'll need to contact one of your institution's organizational administrators.




## Using IDAdmin {#using-idadmin}




1. **Sign into IDAdmin.**

   You can access it at [idadmin.cirrusidentity.com](https://idadmin.cirrusidentity.com).

2. **Click on the menu icon at the upper left.**

   This should open a panel of menu items.

3. **Choose "Add New".**

   This is under "Identities".

4. **Enter the three required attributes (Given Name, Surname, Email).**

   You'll need to decide whether to provision an OrgBrandedID account.





## Using The API {#using-the-api}


If using the Identities API, send a `POST` request to the "Create Identity" endpoint. Refer to the [Identities API documentation](/identities-api.md) for details.