---
openapi: post /did.v1.Msg/CreateDID
title: Create W3C DID Document
description: Create a new decentralized identifier with verification methods and services
og:title: Create Decentralized Identity
tag: x/did
---

<Note>
  DID creation requires an existing account with tokens unless using gasless WebAuthn registration.
</Note>

<Tip>
  Enable auto-vault creation to automatically set up secure credential storage.
</Tip>