ORCID is integrated into many systems used by publishers, funders, institutions, and other research-related services. It is also a requirement of many journal manuscript submission systems and grant application forms. Giving permission for ESS Open Archive to connect with your ORCID iD enables us to collect your iD in a machine-readable format and connect it to information about your research activities stored in our systems. We can also push your affiliation with us to your ORCID record. This information is authoritative because it comes from ESS Open Archive, making your ORCID record more trustworthy. If you have questions or need support for your ORCID account, please contact: https://orcid.org/help/contact-us