> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.heroglyphs.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.heroglyphs.com/heroglyphs/validators/identity.md).

# Identity

Graffiti ID, also known as ID, is mandatory for a validator. Without it, your graffiti won't ever be executed.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Identities are soulbound to the Validator Index that you inputted when creating your ID. This is immutable, and the ERC721 token **cannot** be transferred.
{% endhint %}

## Creating an ID

1. Visit our website, then go to "Identities" and select "Create Heroglyph ID."
2. Choose a unique name for your ID.
3. (Optional) Set the wallet that will receive rewards. Leaving it empty will default to your current wallet.

### Find your Validator Index

Go on your validator page on [beaconcha.in](https://beaconcha.in/). Your validator Index is by default next to "Validator".

<figure><img src="https://722457140-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FLxn2xdkLrgALvYnuDTh7%2Fuploads%2FLqYaDL8qeVQqhVI709zt%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=2972e548-99a9-47ea-9992-2e5ee1ea4fac" alt=""><figcaption><p>In this example, the validator index is 999999999</p></figcaption></figure>

If you renamed your validator, you can still find the index number in the url

> <https://mainnet.beaconcha.in/validator/999999999>