Welcome to our guide on “How to Add ORCID to Linkedin.”
Many scientists & researchers publish different papers and get their ORCID. It would be great if they could share their paper and the ORCID with their LinkedIn network. This way, their network could easily find and read their papers, right?
Personally, I appreciate this opportunity that LinkedIn has provided to its users. ✔️
Have you published a paper and have an ORCID? Don’t know how to add ORCID to LinkedIn? Have you ever wondered what it is and why researchers should use and link ORCID on LinkedIn? These are the questions I’ll attempt to answer in this blog post.
Here’s a quick guide on how to link ORCID to LinkedIn ⤵
First, navigate to your profile page and find the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
Next, click the “+” icon. Finally, enter the information related to your ORCID and save it.
What is ORCID?
You may have heard the term ORCID many times while submitting articles to various international journals but didn’t understand its meaning & usage.
So, what is this ORCID anyway?
ORCID, which stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID, consists of a 16-character alphanumeric code exclusively given to a scientist, author, or researcher. It’s uniquely identifiable in the academic community and sets them apart from other researchers or contributors.
As claimed on its website, its mission is: “To realize our vision, ORCID strives to enable transparent and trustworthy connections between researchers, their contributions, and their affiliations.”
ORCID iD is a free, unique, and permanent identifier (PID) that individuals can use in their research, scholarship, and innovation activities.
The global non-profit organization ORCID was founded in 2012 with the initial aim of solving the problem of academic authors with the same or similar names.
ORCID is widely accepted in the scientific & research community and is recognized as a global standard in identifying a paper’s author(s).
This freely available system helps researchers to have more accurate identification and manage their scientific information more effectively.
Using ORCID makes it easy to write a literature review. It can be said that an ORCID is the author’s identifier. It helps you choose the correct names for the proper papers without mistaking individuals with the same name or any ambiguity.
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Add ORCID to LinkedIn
Once you have your ORCID, adding it to your social media profiles, especially LinkedIn is the wisest thing to do. 😉
That’s why LinkedIn is a powerful & professional networking platform with over 1 billion professional users. Adding your ORCID to your LinkedIn profile can ⤵
- Enhance your professional profile
- Make your research more visible and accessible
- Highlight your professional integrity & academic achievements
- Increase potential collaboration opportunities
- Lead to career advancement or joint projects
Don’t worry if you don’t know how to link your ORCID to your LinkedIn profile. It’s actually very easy. You have some ways to do it ⤵
1. Adding ORCID through the “Licenses & Certifications” Section
Step 1. Open your LinkedIn account.
Step 2. At the top right corner, click on the “Me” menu. ⤵
Step 3. In the “Me” drop-down menu, click on the “View Profile” tab. ⤵
Step 4. On your profile page, scroll down to find the “Licenses & Certifications” section.
💡 Important note: If you haven’t added any certificates or licenses to your LinkedIn profile before, you’ll need to create this section on your profile first. To learn how to add a certificate to LinkedIn, read our article.
Step 5. In the “Licenses & Certifications” section, click the “+” icon. ⤵
Step 6. In the “Add license or certification” pop-up window, type ORCID in the “Name” field, select ORCID from the “Issuing organization” box, and add your ORCID code in the “Credential ID” field and your ORCID account URL in the “Credential URL” field. ⤵
💡 Important note: Choose any other dates you like. I personally chose the date I published my first paper.
Step 7. Click on the “Save” button. ⤵
2. Adding ORCID through the “Introduction” Section
Here’s how to link an ORCID iD to your LinkedIn profile via the introduction section in just a few simple steps:
Step 1. On your LinkedIn profile page, click the “pencil” icon in the top right corner of the “Introduction” section ⤵
Step 2. In the “Edit intro” pop-up window, scroll down to find the “Websites” section.
Step 3. Enter your ORCID iD URL in the “Link” field, then click the “Save” button. ⤵
After completing these steps via the two methods I’ve explained, your ORCID iD will be prominently displayed on your LinkedIn profile in the Introduction and Licenses & Certifications sections.
This means that anyone who views your LinkedIn profile can easily access your research & scholarly contributions.
📌 Have you enjoyed this article so far? You may also be interested in What Credential ID in LinkedIn Certification is. Check out our post to learn more.
Why Should You Get an ORCID for Your Papers?
Some authors might not really care about having an ORCID; I mean, they’ve worked hard enough just to write & publish that paper, right?
So, what is all the fuss about this ridiculous ID? Well, first of all, it isn’t a ridiculous ID. As mentioned above, it’s a unique identifier and an anti-ambiguity for the paper you’ve worked so hard to publish.
Every scientist needs one ORCID code for their work, and I’ll give you reasons to register ORCID.
Ten reasons why?
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t receive credit for your research just because your name was mistaken for another researcher’s?
With over 8.2 billion people on the planet, name duplication is inevitable. Well, fortunately, ORCID solves this problem by assigning you a unique digital code.
Here’s why having one is essential for professionals and researchers ⤵
1. Clear Author Identification
The main goal of ORCID is to provide a unique ID assigned to each researcher. This identifier helps to reduce possible errors in identifying authors. Also, it ensures your work is accurately credited to you.
2. Centralized Research Profile
ORCID allows researchers to link all their scientific activities, publications, and contributions to a digital profile. This makes your academic portfolio easily accessible and well-organized.
3. Time-Saving and Simplified Admin Work
One of the goals of ORCID is to spend less time managing profiles by allowing trusted organizations to add research information to researchers’ profiles. This allows researchers to focus more on their research activities.
4. Boosted Visibility
ORCID allows researchers to control their profile visibility settings and, if desired, make their information publicly available. This helps increase the reach and impact of researchers’ scientific work.
5. Credibility and Accurate Attribution
ORCID helps researchers gain credit for their scientific work and ensures that scientific contributions are appropriately attributed to them. These identifiers are significant in cases where multiple people work under the same name.
6. Easy Updates for Personal Changes
Changed your name or affiliation? ORCID allows you to update your profiles in the event of name or other personal changes, ensuring that all of your work is accurately linked.
7. Global Collaboration Made Simple
ORCID facilitates international & interdisciplinary scientific collaborations by providing a standard and universal digital identifier system. Researchers can easily connect with colleagues around the world and share scientific data using ORCID.
8. Enhanced Data Quality
ORCID helps improve the quality of research data. Using ORCID iD establishes a direct connection between researchers and their work, reducing errors and increasing the accuracy of academic information.
9. Transparency and Trust
By providing a unique ORCID and linking between researchers & their contributions, ORCID helps promote transparency and trust in the global scientific community.
10. Long-Term Access
By creating a sustainable and accessible platform for research information, ORCID allows you to access your profile and research information anytime, from anywhere.
So, consider these and many more reasons to register with ORCID and read the rest of the article to learn how to add ORCID to LinkedIn.
Final Words
ORCID is a must for every researcher. You ensure that you do not confuse another author with the same name by having an ORCID code.
After learning how to add ORCID to LinkedIn, all you need to do is register, take your code, and use one of the two mentioned ways to add it to your profile.
If something is still unclear, be sure to ask in the comments, and I’ll answer you promptly. 💬
FAQS
1. Can I directly add ORCID iD to LinkedIn from the ORCID website?
Yes, you can directly link your ORCID ID to your LinkedIn. First, navigate to your ORCID profile and click “Edit Profile” under your profile photo. Then, You can scroll down to find your social profiles, click “LinkedIn,” and in the drop-down menu, select “ORCID.” Finally, enter your ORCID iD, and click “Save Edits.”
2. How do I create an ORCID iD?
To create your ORCID iD, follow these simple steps: Open the ORCID website, click “Register now” on the homepage, fill out the registration form, agree to the ORCID terms of the privacy policy, complete the “reCAPTCHA” verification, click on “Register,” and follow the instructions of the email verification process.
3. How do I find my ORCID URL?
To find your ORCID URL, you need to log in to your ORCID account, then once you are signed into your dashboard, copy your ORCID URL in the address bar of your web browser.
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