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ORCID: Connect your ORCID with UCT eRA

This page intends to provide basic information on ORCID iDs. It also provides basic guidance on registering for an ORCID iDs and how to link them to your institution.

 

Step-by-step to connect to eRA

 

Step 1: Open UCT eRA https://eraonline.uct.ac.za 

Step 2: Login with your UCT login credentials using the 'Login' link at the top right. 

Step 3: Click on your name at the top right corner and take 'My Settings' option 

Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the opened page then click on 'Connect to your ORCID account' button 

Step 5: Authorize the data exchange between the two platforms and close the dialogue box. 

Step 6: Now you have your ORCID record connected to UCT eRA 

You may use the 'Send/Update my publications' button at the bottom most of 'My Settings' page, to update your ORCID record with your publication from UCT eRA system.