Get Started with ORCID
Step One: Register for an ID
1. Go to https://orcid.org and sign up.
- Include multiple email addresses so you don't lose access to your ORCID if you leave USU.
- Find more information about the registration form.
2. Add basic information to your ORCID record. We recommend adding the following:
- All names you have published under.
- Find more information about adding names.
- Current affiliation with USU (employment, education, or both).
Step Two: Link Your Research
1. Use the Search & Link tool to link your research to your ORCID iD. This is best practice for linking works to your ORCID iD. We recommend three linking options, depending on your discipline and research output types.
- CrossRef Metadata Search to link research articles and other journal publications
- Datacite to link datasets, images, and other research outputs
- MLA International Bibliography to link books and humanities publications
- Find more information about using the Search & Link tool.
2. If there are additional works you would like to add, you can use the Bibtex Import tool or manually add works to your record.
- Find more information about the Bibtex Import tool.
- Find more information about manually adding works.
Step Three: Use Your ID
Use your ORCID iD across platforms by logging in with ORCID whenever you see the ORCID symbol. This will ensure your grants, publications, and other research outputs are attributed to you and automatically linked to your ORCID record!
You can also use your A number and strong password to sign in to your ORCID record. Learn how to use USU Single-Sign On (SSO) with ORCID.
ORCID Support
General Support
Contact your liaison librarian.
Technical Support
Contact support@orcid.org.
Book an ORCID Setup & Optimization Appointment
You can book a 20-minute Zoom appointment with a library specialist who will walk you through setting up and optimizing your ORCID iD. We will help you:
- Register for ORCID
- Fill out recommended profile information
- Adjust your privacy settings
- Connect to Trusted Parties for ORCID optimization
Book an appointment today.
