ORCID is an open non-profit organization that provides unique identifiers for researchers and connects them to their work. It aims to uniquely identify all researchers and connect them to their contributions across disciplines and borders. Over 10 million researchers have registered for ORCIDs. Benefits include distinguishing researchers with common names, correctly attributing research outputs, improving discoverability, and connecting affiliations over time. Organizations and individuals can register for free ORCIDs on the ORCID website.