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Authentication Requirements
Science Live uses ORCID as a tiered authentication approach:
Public Access (No Authentication)
- Browse and search the knowledge graph
- View published nanopublications
- Access open research connections
- Explore domain communities
ORCID Authentication (Required for Publishing)
- Create and publish nanopublications
- Contribute to domain communities
- Receive attribution for your work
- Build your research profile
- Access advanced features (detailed in member documentation)
About ORCID
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from other researchers. ORCID is:
- Free of charge for all researchers
- Globally recognized across journals, funders, and institutions
- Researcher-controlled with privacy settings you manage
- Persistent throughout your career regardless of name changes or institutional moves
Getting an ORCID ID
- Visit orcid.org/register
- Create your free account (takes less than 2 minutes)
- Connect your publications and affiliations
- Use your ORCID ID to sign in to Science Live
Why We Use ORCID
Science Live requires ORCID authentication for publishing to:
- Ensure proper attribution for your contributions
- Maintain research integrity through verified identities
- Connect your work to your global research profile
- Enable seamless credit for all forms of research contribution