ORCID

Delegates in ORCID

Welcome to the section on Delegates in ORCID! Use the links below to navigate directly to the section you need:

• Granting Delegate (Trusted Individual) Access
• Logging into ORCID and Acting as a Delegate
• Actions a Delegate Can Perform in ORCID

Granting Delegate (Trusted Individual) Access

Trusted individuals, also called delegates, can help manage your ORCID profile by adding or editing information on your behalf.

Note:

• Delegates cannot change your password or perform actions requiring email verification.
• Delegates must sign up for and have an ORCID BEFORE you can make them a delegate.

Steps to add a delegate:

1. Log in to ORCID. Click your name at the top of your profile.
2. Select Trusted Parties.
   
3. Scroll to Search for ORCID users to add as trusted individuals. Note trusted individuals need to have an ORCID. 

More information on adding a trusted individual to your account. 

Logging into ORCID and Acting as a Delegate

Note:

• Delegates cannot change your password or perform actions requiring email verification.
• Delegates must also have their own ORCID iD.

1. If you have not already, sign up for an ORCID or connect your existing ORCID to your Northwestern NetID.
2. Log in to ORCID. If designated as a delegate, you will receive a notification in your ORCID inbox.
   
3. At the top of your ORCID profile, you will see a notice stating, "You are managing your ORCID record," along with an option to Switch to another account.
   
4. Manage the designated ORCID record as if it were your own, with the exception of password changes. To return to your account, select Switch back to me.

Actions an ORCID Delegate Can Perform in ORCID