Author Profiles
Your Chive profile displays your scholarly identity and work.
Profile Components
Basic Information
- Display name
- Bio (Markdown supported)
- Avatar image
- Location (optional)
- Website URL (optional)
Identifiers
Link external identifiers to verify your identity:
| Identifier | Description |
|---|---|
| ORCID | Connects to your ORCID profile |
| AT Protocol DID | Your unique decentralized identifier |
| Institutional Email | Verifies affiliation |
Activity Summary
- Eprints authored
- Reviews written
- Endorsements given
- Fields of expertise
Setting Up Your Profile
Initial Setup
Your profile is created automatically when you sign in. Basic information is pulled from your PDS profile.
Adding ORCID
- Go to Settings > Identifiers
- Click "Link ORCID"
- Authenticate with ORCID
- Confirm the connection
ORCID linking is optional but recommended for identity verification.
Updating Information
- Go to Settings > Profile
- Edit fields as needed
- Click "Save"
Changes sync to your PDS and appear immediately on Chive.
Profile Visibility
Profiles are public by default. The following information is always visible:
- Display name
- Bio
- Eprints authored
- Reviews and endorsements
The following can be hidden in settings:
- Email address
- Location
- Activity statistics
Claiming Eprints
If eprints were imported from external sources (e.g., arXiv) before you joined Chive, you can claim them:
- Go to Dashboard > Import Your Papers
- Review suggested papers or search for your paper
- Click Start Claim to begin the import process
- Your Chive client creates a record in your PDS
Claims with strong evidence (e.g., ORCID match) are processed automatically. Others may require co-author confirmation. See Claiming Authorship for details.
Deleting Your Profile
You can delete your Chive profile at any time:
- Go to Settings > Account
- Click "Delete Account"
- Confirm deletion
Deletion removes your profile from Chive but does not affect data in your PDS. Your eprints remain accessible via their AT URIs.