An ORCID ID is a 16-digit number and persistent identifier assigned when you register at ORCID.org. Having an ORCID ID and profile allows authors to claim their work as their own and store their citations in one place online.
Registration for ORCID is free and takes about 30 seconds. Reasons to consider registering for an ORCID iD include:
Ultimately, establishing an ORCID identifier now may save researchers a great amount of time in the future because ORCID is designed to work across platforms.
Google Scholar allows researchers to create a profile that showcases their articles and tracks their article citations.
To create a profile, head to Google Scholar Profiles and choose "Set up your Google Scholar Profile." Add in your information, and search for and select your articles to add to your profile.