> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kbase.us/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kbase.us/manage-account/link-orcid.md).

# Sign into KBase with ORCiD

If you have an[ ORCiD](https://orcid.org/) account, you can sign into KBase using your [ORCiD <img src="https://596298931-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LrEs-tqcRLeDlhbWQs-%2F-M9JeTt60RRoys1M7cTy%2F-M9K9Aepzk1FNZ3jYzOv%2FORCIDiD_icon128x128.png?alt=media&amp;token=73276de0-bcb3-4f5f-8811-947a2e7b3655" alt="" data-size="line">](https://orcid.org/) and link it to your KBase account.

{% hint style="info" %}
KBase is an [ORCiD Member Organization. ](https://orcid.org/members/0016f00002ZLyhNAAT-kbase)
{% endhint %}

If you are already a KBase User, first sign into KBase through your Globus or Google accounts. If you are not already signed in to KBase, go to the [sign-in page](https://narrative.kbase.us/), click the Sign In button, and click either “Sign in with Google”  or “Sign in with Globus” buttons and go through the normal sign-in process until you get to Narratives.

On the left sidebar menu, click the “Account” icon, and then choose the tab labeled “Linked Sign-In Accounts”.

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At the bottom of the tab, choose "[<img src="https://596298931-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LrEs-tqcRLeDlhbWQs-%2F-M9JeTt60RRoys1M7cTy%2F-M9K9Aepzk1FNZ3jYzOv%2FORCIDiD_icon128x128.png?alt=media&amp;token=73276de0-bcb3-4f5f-8811-947a2e7b3655" alt="" data-size="line">](https://orcid.org/) ORCiD” from the pulldown list of identity providers, and then click the “Link” button.

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The next screen will prompt you to Sign in using your ORCiD account to link.

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After you click that Link button, you will be returned to the Linked Sign-in Accounts screen in your Account Manager, where you will see your newly linked ORCiD account.

You can now sign-in to KBase using your ORCiD ID and [integrate DOIs](https://info.orcid.org/doe-osti-search-link-wizard/).&#x20;

![](https://596298931-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LrEs-tqcRLeDlhbWQs-%2F-M6q5gS91ioIhZ-gG5kA%2F-M6q8LyRhzGnjP2buTsa%2FKBase_ORCID.gif?alt=media\&token=52ebc664-e901-4e03-b069-f0862fe8e064)

We hope you appreciate the convenience of being able to sign in to KBase with your ORCiD credentials. If you encounter any difficulties or have any questions, please feel free to [contact us](https://www.kbase.us/support/)!
