Google Scholar is a researcher profile system, ORCID is not. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
You can add works from Google Scholar by following the directions found here: https://lyrasisnow.org/transferring-works-citations-from-google-scholar-to-orcid/
ResearchGate is a researcher profile and social networking platform, ORCID is not. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
ResearcherID and Scopus Author ID are proprietary researcher profile systems owned and operated by Clarivate/Web of Science (ResearcherID) and RELX/Elsevier (Scopus Author ID).
ORCID is a community-driven non-profit. ORCID is also not a research profile system. ORCID functions as a switch box that connects a wide variety of research systems to each other. Having an ORCID iD will support the maintenance of any researcher profiles you already have.
Both ResearcherID and Scopus Author ID can be linked to your ORCID iD to support the maintenance of your profiles.
For ORCID to do its job, it’s important to only have one ORCID iD. If you think you might already have an ORCID iD, go to support.orcid.org and follow the suggested steps for recovering your account.
You can view the specific help page on this topic here: https://info.orcid.org/ufaqs/what-is-my-orcid-id-do-i-already-have-an-orcid-account
For ORCID to do its job it’s important to only have one ORCID iD. If you think you might have multiple ORCID iDs, go to support.orcid.org and follow the suggested steps for reconciling 2 or more ORCID iDs.
You can view the specific help page on this topic here: https://support.orcid.org/hc/en-us/articles/360006896634-Removing-your-additional-or-duplicate-ORCID-iD
Adding your education or employment affiliation helps distinguish you from other researchers who share your name but are affiliated with other institutions. You can also specify your title and department.
Learn more about adding education and employment information to your ORCID record.
Easily import your publications and other research output to your ORCID record. Under the Works header, click add works, then Search & Link and select a tool to import your works automatically, or add them by hand. You'll be prompted to grant access to your ORCID record then taken to the member's website to select the works to add to your ORCID record.
If you're looking to import a large number of works at once, we suggest using the Scopus or Europe PubMed Central wizards.
Learn more about adding works to your ORCID record.