The use of palmprint as an identification system has gained significant attention due to its potential in biometric authentication. However, existing models often face challenges related to computational complexity and the ability to scale with larger datasets. This research aims to develop an efficient Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for palmprint identity recognition, specifically tailored to address these challenges. A novel contribution of this study is the creation of an original palmprint dataset consisting of 700 images from 50 Indonesian college students, which serves as a foundation for future research in Southeast Asia. The dataset includes different scenarios with varying input sizes (32x32, 64x64, 96x96 pixels) and the number of classes (30, 40, 50) to assess the model's scalability and performance. Three CNN architectures were designed with varying layers, activation functions, and dropout strategies to capture the unique features of palmprints and improve model generalization. The results show that the best-performing model, Model 3, which incorporates dropout layers, achieved 95% accuracy, 96% precision, 95% recall, and 95% F1-score on 50 classes with 1.2 million parameters. Model 1 achieved 98% accuracy, 99% precision, 98% recall, and 98% F1-score on 40 classes with 1.7 million parameters. These findings demonstrate that the proposed CNN models not only achieve high accuracy but also maintain computational efficiency, offering promising solutions for real-time palmprint authentication systems. This research contributes to the advancement of biometric authentication systems, with significant implications for real- world applications in Southeast Asia.