# Identity Manager Guides
Source: https://docs.chain.link/ace/guides/identity-manager
Last Updated: 2026-04-06

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

These guides cover the day-to-day operations of an Identity Manager — from setting up registries to issuing and managing credentials across chains.

> **NOTE**
>
> New to ACE? Start with the [Identity Manager Quick Start](/ace/getting-started/identity-manager) for a step-by-step
> onboarding walkthrough.

## Available guides

- [Managing Registries](/ace/guides/identity-manager/manage-registries) — create, view, import, and archive identity and credential registry pairs
- [Managing Identities](/ace/guides/identity-manager/manage-identities) — register cross-chain identities (CCIDs), map wallet addresses across chains, and manage identity lifecycle
- [Managing Credential Types](/ace/guides/identity-manager/manage-credential-types) — define the categories of credentials your registry supports (e.g., KYC, accreditation, sanctions clearance)
- [Managing Credentials](/ace/guides/identity-manager/manage-credentials) — issue, renew, revoke, and set expiration on credentials using the attestation model
- [External Registries](/ace/guides/identity-manager/external-registries) — share a registry with another organization, and use registries shared with you as credential sources