ORCID: Profile Visibility

Under the "Using ORCID" tab above, you can learn how to adjust the visibility settings of your profile.

We recommend making your profile public.

Making your record public comes with a host of benefits that enhance your academic visibility and streamline your scholarly efforts.

Why make your ORCID public?

Increased Visibility and Discoverability

• Making your ORCID iD profile public helps boost the visibility of your research and makes it easier for others to discover your work. When your profile is open, search engines, databases, and research tools can index your publications and link them to your name consistently. That means more chances for your work to be found, cited, and shared—especially by people outside your immediate field. It’s a simple way to make sure your research doesn’t get lost in the noise.

Improved Data Accuracy and Consistency

• Making your ORCID iD profile public can help improve the accuracy and consistency of your research record. When your profile is visible and up-to-date, systems like journal submission platforms and grant applications can pull your information directly from ORCID—reducing errors and making sure your name, affiliations, and publications are listed correctly every time. It also helps avoid mix-ups with researchers who have similar names. In short, it keeps your academic identity clean, consistent, and easy to manage.

Save Time

• A public profile can actually save you a lot of time in the long run. Instead of manually entering your publications or explaining your research background over and over, you can just share your ORCID link—it’s all there in one place. Many journals, funders, and institutions can even pull your info directly from ORCID, which means fewer forms to fill out and less duplication. It’s like having a ready-to-go academic profile that updates as you go.

Commitment to Open Access

• Making your ORCID iD profile public is a great way to show you're committed to open and accessible research. It helps others discover your work, see your contributions, and even connect with you for future projects. By sharing your research openly, you're supporting a more transparent and collaborative academic community. It’s a small step that can make a big impact on how your work is seen and used.

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