Linking your ORCID to your Nature account is a straightforward process that ensures your research contributions are accurately attributed and easily discoverable within the publishing system. This helps maintain a consistent record of your scholarly work.
Understanding ORCID and Its Importance for Researchers
An ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique, persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher. It connects you with your professional activities, including publications, grants, and affiliations, across your career.
Why Link Your ORCID to Nature?
Connecting your ORCID to your Nature account offers several significant advantages for researchers and authors:
- Accurate Attribution: Ensures that your published work is correctly linked to your unique identifier, even if you share a name with other researchers or your name changes.
- Streamlined Submissions: Many publishers, including Nature, encourage or require ORCIDs for manuscript submissions, simplifying the author identification process.
- Enhanced Discoverability: A linked ORCID makes it easier for others to find all your research outputs across different platforms.
- Compliance: Meets requirements from various funders and institutions for persistent researcher identification.
- Reduced Administrative Burden: Minimizes the need to repeatedly enter your biographical information across different systems.
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Your ORCID to Nature
Adding your ORCID to your Nature publishing account is a simple, multi-step process. Ensure you have an active ORCID account before starting. If you don't have one, you can easily register for free on the ORCID website.
Here's how to link your ORCID:
- Log In to Your Nature Account: Access your personal account on the Nature publishing platform or journal website where you manage your submissions and profile.
- Navigate to Your Personal Profile: Once logged in, locate and click on the "Personal Profile" tab or section. This is typically found in your account dashboard or settings.
- Initiate ORCID Linkage: Within the "Personal Profile" tab, you will find an option to "Create/Link an Open Researcher Contributor ID." Click on this button to proceed.
- Redirect to ORCID Website: Clicking the link will redirect you to the official ORCID website. This is a secure step to verify your ORCID credentials directly with ORCID.
- Log In to ORCID: On the ORCID website, you will be prompted to log in using your ORCID email and password. Enter your credentials accurately.
- Authorize Connection: After successfully logging into ORCID, you will be asked to "Authorise" the connection between your ORCID profile and your account within the Nature publishing system. Confirm this authorization.
- Confirmation: Once authorized, you will be redirected back to your Nature account, and your ORCID will now be successfully linked. You should see a confirmation message or your ORCID iD displayed in your profile.
Quick Reference: ORCID Linking Steps
| Step | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Log In | Access your Nature account. |
| 2 | Profile | Go to the "Personal Profile" tab. |
| 3 | Link ORCID | Click "Create/Link an Open Researcher Contributor ID." |
| 4 | ORCID Redirect | You'll be sent to the ORCID website. |
| 5 | ORCID Login | Enter your ORCID email and password. |
| 6 | Authorize | Click "Authorise" to complete the link. |
| 7 | Confirmation | Verify the link in your Nature profile. |
Maximizing Your ORCID Profile
To get the most out of your ORCID, ensure your profile is comprehensive and up-to-date.
- Add All Works: Include all your publications, presentations, datasets, and other research outputs.
- Update Affiliations: Keep your institutional affiliations current.
- Connect to Other Systems: Link your ORCID to other academic profiles (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, ResearcherID).
By linking your ORCID to your Nature account, you contribute to a more interconnected and accurate scholarly ecosystem, ensuring your contributions are recognized throughout your research career.
