All affiliation sections use the same set of metadata in the API: Note that Editorial Service activities with a valid ISSN will display as Editorial Service within the UI. Like […]
Why am I being asked for an integration review of my vendor’s system to get Production Member API credentials?
ORCID is committed to ensuring integrated systems meet established best practices and technical standards. Since ORCID’s inception, we have always reviewed every integration before allowing access to the production system. […]
How can I use the Member API for a read-only use case without authentication?
The Member API can be used to access public data on ORCID records without requiring the individual researcher / record’s holder to grant permission. It is intended for read-only access […]
What work types does ORCID support?
ORCID supports a range of different types of research outputs. Below is a list of the work types that are currently supported. We are aligning where possible with the COAR( […]
ORCID Record Summaries – Trust Markers
As a result of our discussions with publishers, vendors, and researchers we have developed an initial record summary prototype. We’re hoping to make it easier for editors to find and […]
Need more help?
Browse our API User Group topics for more information about setting up an integration with the Public API. However, to maximize the benefits of ORCID, we recommend you join ORCID […]
Can I convert my public API credentials into member API credentials?
Public Client credentials are granted to individuals and not organizations. Credentials cannot be transferred from one individual to another but they can be converted to member API credentials if agreement […]
Consortia Member Affiliation
Consortium Members – A list of your consortium members with an affiliation count. From this list you can drill through to the individual members affiliation report to see the affiliation […]
How do I read an ORCID record?
This example call retrieves a summary of the full ORCID record in XML format using the member API on the sandbox server. You need an access token to make an […]
How do I know if I am collecting ORCID IDs following ORCID best practices?
We recommend that you read our written documentation. If you still have questions and are an ORCID member, please contact support; non-members can join the ORCID API Users Group.