> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.researchgate.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.researchgate.net/research-and-publications/researchgate-dois.md).

# ResearchGate DOIs

#### What is a DOI?

A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique, permanent link for your research. It makes your work easy to find and cite, ensuring you get credit for your discoveries.

#### Why are DOIs helpful?

* **Make your research citable:** DOIs provide a stable, unchanging link to your work online.
* **Date your discovery:** DOIs include the publishing date of your research, ensuring proper attribution.

You can quickly find any publication using its DOI in the search bar at the top of every ResearchGate page.

#### What kind of research can get a ResearchGate DOI?

ResearchGate DOIs use the format `10.13140/RG...`. You can generate ResearchGate DOIs for most of your unpublished work. This includes theses, preprints, and datasets, as long as they have a public full-text.

**You cannot generate ResearchGate DOIs for:**

* Articles
* Books
* Chapters
* Patents
* Cover pages
* Posters
* Conference papers

These types of publications are typically published elsewhere and should already have a DOI issued by their publisher.

**Important:** Do not generate a ResearchGate DOI for a research item that already has one, as this can cause confusion.

#### How to generate a ResearchGate DOI for your research:

If your research type supports it and has a public full-text, follow these steps:

1. Go to your [Research tab](https://www.researchgate.net/go.Profile.contributions.html).
2. Click on the title of the research item you want to add a DOI to.
3. On the right-hand side, click the **More** button and select **Generate a DOI**.
   1. If **Generate a DOI** is not visible, this research item type does not support it.
4. Review the details of your research item to ensure they are correct.
5. Click **Generate a DOI**.

Please note: Once a ResearchGate DOI is generated, you cannot edit that research item. If you need to make changes, you must remove the research, re-upload the corrected version, and then generate a new DOI.

#### What if my research already has a DOI from another source?

You should not generate a new DOI for work that already has one. To add an existing publisher-issued DOI:

1. Go to your [Research tab](https://www.researchgate.net/go.Profile.contributions.html).
2. Scroll to the research item you want to add the DOI to.
3. Click the **More** button below the research item's title and select **Edit**.
4. Enter the DOI number in the DOI field.
5. Click **Save** to confirm your changes.

Researchers will then be able to cite your work using its existing DOI.


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