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ORCID iDs help solve the name ambiguity problem by providing researchers with a free, unique, persistent identifier that they own and control. This iD can be connected to professional information, such as affiliations, grants, publications, etc. and it distinguishes one researcher from another across different disciplines, geographic locations, and time.
You ORCID iD provides the following benefits:
ORCID iDs have been integrated into workflows used by thousands of publishers, funders, and research organizations. As a result, citations can be automatically pushed to and from your ORCID profile with minimal effort on your part. Just enable auto-update for trusted organizations, such as Crossref and DataCite, in your profile.