orcid.org operates primarily as a identity provider, focusing on academic researcher identity. ORCID provides a unique, persistent identifier for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship, and innovation activities. The platform allows researchers to maintain a record of their professional activities and provides authentication services for academic publishers, funders, and institutions. It is operated by ORCID, Inc..
orcid.org
Well Established
orcid.org is a well-established platform operated by ORCID, Inc.. Top 100,000 global website, 16 years old. Standard web safety practices apply.
Security Considerations
While orcid.org is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
Identity Provider
orcid.org provides "Sign in with..." authentication for third-party websites. Attackers create fake login pages that look identical to the real one. Always check the URL bar shows the exact correct domain before entering your password.
User-Generated Content
orcid.org hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
Historical and current IP address mappings for this domain.
| IP Address / Infrastructure | Status | Subdomains | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|
CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc. (AS13335) | Active | orcid.org | 2 days ago |
CLOUDFLARENET - Cloudflare, Inc. (AS13335) | Active | orcid.org | 2 days ago |
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"domain": "orcid.org",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "identity_provider",
"specialization": "Academic Researcher Identity"
},
"identity": {
"headline": "Persistent digital identifier for researchers and scholars worldwide",
"summary": "ORCID provides a unique, persistent identifier for individuals to use as they engage in research, scholarship, and innovation activities. The platform allows researchers to maintain a record of their professional activities and provides authentication services for academic publishers, funders, and institutions.",
"operator": "ORCID, Inc.",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"researcher identity",
"academic publishing",
"persistent identifiers",
"scholarly communication"
]
},
"functions": {
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"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": true,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"registered_date": "2009-10-29T16:55:14.121000Z",
"rank": 2280,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}