> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://authorea.crisp.help/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How to connect my Orcid

1. **If you don't have an Authorea account yet**: sign up using your Orcid ID. Simply click on the "Continue with Orcid" button on the [homepage](https://authorea.com) and follow the prompts. Your Authorea account will automatically be linked to your Orcid identity.


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/956ad655c6bd5000/screenshot-2019-07-08-at-20332_1odly9u.png)

2. **If you already have an Authorea account**: Go to your user settings and select **Account Settings**, then folllow the prompts to connect your Orcid account under **Linked Accounts**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/956ad655c6bd5000/screen-shot-2019-07-08-at-4454_a25j6y.png)


If the Orcid integration for your account was successful, your profile will show a green ID checkmark next to your name ([example](https://authorea.com/users/2)):


![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/956ad655c6bd5000/screen-shot-2019-07-08-at-4441_h078bx.png)