ORCID: 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.
• Set your profile visibility to "Everyone."
• 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).
  • Find more information about adding employment affiliations.
  • Find more information about adding education affiliations.

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.

3. You may also import works to your ORCID record by linking your Scopus Author Profile to ORCID.

• Find more information about linking your Scopus Author Profile to ORCID.

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.

General Support

Contact library.help@usu.edu.

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.