Template:User committed identity

[edit] Usage

{{User committed identity|hash string|hash function (optional - defaults to SHA-512)|background= (optional)|border=(optional)}}

• This template categorizes pages it is used on into Category:Users with committed identities.

[edit] Purpose

This template provides a way for users to later prove that they were in control of their account when this template was first included on their userpage. This works by placing a secret key on the userpage, so in case the account is compromised, the user can convince others are truly the person behind the username.