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8### Types of ID
8### Types of ID
10There are [five different
10There are [five different
11−types](https://operators.urbit.org/guides/which-id-should-i-buy) of Urbit ID,
11+types](https://operators.urbit.org/guides/which-id-should-i-buy) of Urbit ID, but here we'll just be discussing two types called comets and planets.
12−but for our purposes we'll only talk about two of them: **comets** and **planets**.
14−**Comets** are identities that you can issue yourself and are best-suited for
13+**Comets** are free, temporary identities that you can issue yourself and are best-suited for
15−short-term usage. **Planets** are how most people use Urbit and are suitable for
14+short-term usage. **Planets** are permanent identities that are suitable for long-term use.
16+
18+Planets have a unique, four syllable phonetic name and a [sigil](https://urbit.org/blog/creating-sigils), a visual representation of the name.
18−If you're just trying it out, a comet is fine and you can skip to the [Command line instructions](/getting-started/cli).
20−If you plan to use Urbit regularly you'll want to keep reading.
22### Where to get a planet
22### Where to get a planet
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33### Buying a planet
33### Buying a planet
35−There are many places to buy a planet using either cryptocurrency or fiat.
35+There are many places to buy a planet using either crypto or fiat currency.
37Layer 1 planets are the most available through marketplaces, however they can be expensive due to Ethereum gas fees. You will need an Ethereum wallet such as Metamask to purchase these planets, and will later need to sign in to Bridge with your wallet to configure your planet.
37Layer 1 planets are the most available through marketplaces, however they can be expensive due to Ethereum gas fees. You will need an Ethereum wallet such as Metamask to purchase these planets, and will later need to sign in to Bridge with your wallet to configure your planet.