# Network Identity Manager - Set As Default Identity

One identity can be designated as the default identity. The default identity is the identity used by Kerberos v5 and GSS-API based applications which use the default Kerberos v5 credential cache and do not request the use of a network identity by name.

The following methods can be used to set an identity as the default identity:

1. In the NetIdMgr application window, select the desired identity and choose the Credentials->Set Default menu item.
2. In the NetIdMgr application window, select the desired identity, click the right mouse button, and choose the Set as default menu item.
3. Click the right mouse button on the NetIdMgr notification icon. Choose the desired identity on the Set Default sub-menu.