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How to Get an ORCID

Already have an ORCID?

If you already have an ORCID ID but haven't used it or updated your record, it's no problem to go back. Some common issues and their solutions can easily be fixed!

Do I already have an ORCID?
If you aren't sure if you have an ORCID already, you can search using the search box at the top right of the homepage. Also, when you register for an ORCID, it will first check your registration against existing records to see if an ORCID already exists. You can use the Forgot Password link to recover or reset your password.
Forgot your ORCID ID or Passord?
What to do if you forgot your 16 digit ORCID ID or your password, but have access to the e-mail account you may have used to register it.
Removing a duplicate ORCID Record
It is possible to create a duplicate ORCID accidentally (though the sign up process will try to avoid this by showing you potential matches as you register a new ORCID). However, hf you have an old or duplicate ORCID and wish to remove it, you can do so and the old ID will point to your new account. Warning: this will NOT merge the information from the deleted/removed ID, so be sure that all information is current on your new ORCID ID before removing a duplicate.

Why Get an ORCID?

People use “ORCID” or “ORCID iD” interchangeably, but what they’re talking about is a 16-digit number and the associated record (sometimes called a profile) that stores automatic links to all your research, and links all your research with you. By allowing trusted organizations to add your research information to your ORCID record, you can spend more time conducting your research and less time managing it.

Your ORCID moves stays with you throughout your career:

ORCID helps reduce the negative consequences of name changes so you will no longer be limited to the name you used when you began your career.
Distinguish yourself and claim credit for your work while controlling access to your data, no matter how many people have your same (or similar) name.

ORCIDs save time when used with complementary systems:

Easily share your data between your record and an increasing number of funding, publications, data repositories, and other research workflows.
Experience greater ease as an increasing number of manuscript submission or grant application forms can be auto-populated when you log into their systems with your ORCID, like NIH Biosketch, ScienCV, CiênciaVitae, Portuguese FCT, and OJS.

Video Tour of an ORCID Record

Optimizing your ORCID record

The more well-populated ORCID records there are, the more value that both researchers and the entire community can gain from participating in ORCID. Here are some ways that you can populate your record easily!

1.Connect your record - In your record, you have access to nearly 1,200 integrations across research and academic institutions, publishers, funders, and other service providers and more are being added all the time! There are many ways you can connect to the record of scholarship already in other databases, publishers, or your own files.

2. Ensure your work is discoverable by adjusting the Availability Settings - the visibility of each piece of data in your ORCID record is controlled by you. Learn how to adjust visibility to make your work discoverable—or keep some things private or shared only with your trusted organizations. It’s up to you!

3. Automatic updates to your record as you publish - Ensure that data such as peer reviews and other works automatically get pushed to your record when they become available by linking your record with Datacite, Crossref or Publons.