If you are starting to enter the academic world—whether as an undergraduate, master's, doctoral student, or lecturer, the term “ORCID ID” will often appear. Even now, many international journals require ORCID as a submission requirement.

The problem is, many people still don’t know how to register. Even though the process is fast and free.

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What is ORCID ID?

Simply put, ORCID is the “ID card for researchers”.

It is not just a regular biodata, but a digital identity that connects all your scientific works such as journal articles, conferences, and books.

Why is this important? Because in academia, many people have similar names. ORCID ensures that all those works truly belong to you, not someone else.

How to Register for ORCID ID (Practical Steps)

No need to complicate things, just follow these steps:

1. Go to the ORCID Website

Open: https://orcid.org

2. Click “Register”

On the homepage, there is a register button. Just click it.

3. Fill in Basic Information

• Name
• Email
• Password

Suggestion: use an email that you commonly use for academic purposes.

4. Fill in employment data (you can also leave it empty by selecting "Skip")

5. Choose Visibility Settings

There are options:

• Everyone
• Trusted parties
• Only me

If you want your profile to be used for journals or publications and visible to everyone, choose Everyone.

6. You can choose to enable or disable receiving ORCID tips

7. Check Terms of Use and Complete Registration

8. Your ORCID ID is Ready

After that, you will get a unique ID (usually 16 digits). This is what you will use when submitting journals. Don’t forget to verify your email.

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What is Often Missed After Registration

This is something that often happens.

Many people create an ORCID, but… leave it empty.

Whereas you should continue by:

• Adding your university or affiliation
• Adding publications (if any)
• Connecting it to Scopus or Google Scholar

If left empty, its function becomes less optimal.

Why ORCID is Now Important

It may have been optional before, but now it is becoming a standard.

• Many journals require ORCID during submission
• Helps track publications
• Integrated with systems like Scopus
• Becomes an official researcher identity

So if you plan to publish (especially internationally), it is better to have one from now.

So, that’s how to register for an ORCID ID—it’s actually very easy and can be done in 5 minutes. But the benefits are significant, especially if you are serious about academia.

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Don’t just register, but also complete and manage your profile. Because in research, identity matters.