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ORCID Sandbox + DSpace integration

ORCID Sandbox + DSpace integration steps:

Step 1: Create an ORCID Sandbox Account (For Testing)

To try out ORCID integration without affecting any real data, you’ll first need a Sandbox ORCID iD.

  1. Visit the registration page: Go to https://sandbox.orcid.org/register

  2. Fill in your details: Enter your name, email, and create a password.

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  1. Skip the employment info (optional): If your organization isn’t listed (e.g., LEARN), just click the “Skip this step without adding an affiliation” link. image

  2. Set visibility preferences: You’ll be asked who can see your ORCID profile items. You can choose:

  3. Everyone (recommended for testing)

  4. Trusted parties

  5. Only me

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  6. Verify your email: ORCID will send you a verification email. Click the link in that email to activate your account. (Check spam/junk if you don’t see it right away.)

Step 1: Log In to Your DSpace Portal

  • Head over to your institution’s DSpace website.
  • Log in using your credentials (e.g., ###@learn.ac.lk).

Step 2: Go to Your Profile

  • Once logged in, click on your name or icon at the top and select Profile → Update Profile.

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Step 3: Open ORCID Settings

  • On your profile page, look for the “Click on View” button and click it.

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Step 4: Connect Your ORCID iD

  • You’ll now be on the ORCID Authorizations page.

image * Click on “Connect to ORCID ID” to begin the linking process.

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Step 5: Authorize DSpace in ORCID

  • You’ll be redirected to the official ORCID site.
  • Log in to your ORCID account (e.g., Gayan Lakmal BANDARA).

  • Review the access DSpace is requesting:

  • Add or update your profile info (like country or keywords)

  • Add or update research activities (like publications)
  • ☐ (Optional) Read trusted-party data
  • ☐ (Optional) Get your ORCID iD
  • Click “Authorize access” to proceed.

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Step 6: You're All Set!

  • After authorizing, you’ll be taken back to DSpace.
  • The ORCID Authorizations page will now confirm the connection.

  • You’ll see which permissions were granted, such as:

  • Get your ORCID iD

  • Read trusted-party data
  • Add/update research activities

  • Add/update profile info

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Troubleshooting Tips

  • Make sure you're using the same email in both DSpace and ORCID.
  • If something goes wrong, click "Disconnect from ORCID" and repeat the process from Step 4.
  • If you're testing in a sandbox environment (like sandbox.orcid.org), make sure you’re using a sandbox ORCID account.