Researcher Essentials

Note: these instructions are for a researcher setting up their profile for the first time. If you have an existing Web of Science Researcher Profile (or previously had a Publons / ResearcherID profile), please view the Web of Science Researcher Profile support.

Step 1

• Open your Researcher Profile in Web of Science (click the person icon in the left-hand menu)

  • Note: You will need to sign in or register for an account with Web of Science. Clarivate uses one login for all their products including Web of Science, EndNote Online, EndNote Web, InCites and formerly Publons

  • Add an alternative email address - when you are signed in, click on your name at the top right hand side of the screen, select settings, then account settings, email. Select add email address. Verify the additional email. Once verified you will have the option to change your primary email account.

Step 2

• Select and add your publications from the list generated by Web of Science
• Claim your author record/s by searching for your name and any variations
• Add your activities as an editor or peer reviewer

Step 3

• Connect your ORCiD record in Profile Settings

• Personalise your profile

Step 4

• View basic metrics
• Set up a citation alert (optional)