> 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-records-with-kbase.md).

# Link ORCiD Records with KBase

The KBase team is developing new features to provide author credit for data and analysis on the platform. Many users already use their ORCiD account to conveniently log into KBase, but this is an additional step to enable some new credit features. We’re encouraging all KBase users to link their ORCiD records to their account to better support author credit. This is necessary even if you already use ORCiD to log in.  This will allow for creating publication records in your [ORCiD profile when you publish a static Narrative](https://docs.kbase.us/getting-started/narrative/link-doi) with a DOI in KBase. In the future, this will enable you to automatically populate information into your KBase account from your ORCiD Profile as well. You can link your ORCiD Records to your KBase account in a few simple steps:

1. Log into your KBase account
2. Navigate to Accounts, then to the [ORCiD Record Link](https://narrative.kbase.us/account/orcidlink) tab 

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3. Click the “Create ORCiD Record Link” button
4. When prompted, sign into your ORCiD account, and click “Authorize Access”
5. Back in KBase, click “Confirm ORCiD Record Link”

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6. You should now see your active ORCiD Record Link. You can remove the link as well in necessary

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Now you have successfully linked your ORCiD Records to your KBase account! If you have any difficulties, please create a ticket on the [KBase Help Board](https://kbase-jira.atlassian.net/) and we will assist you.&#x20;

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