The idHAL author identifier
IdHAL: your digital identity on HAL
IdHAL is a unique and persistent identifier used in the HAL open archive. It allows you to group together all of your publications under one identity, even if they were deposited under different forms of your name: first name surname, surname first name, first initial surname, etc., and to chose one of these as the default form.
In other words, the idHAL allows your to have a single recognised signature for all of your works deposited in HAL.
Several good reasons to use an idHAL
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Reliable identification: your profile is clearly distinguished from people with the same name as you, and your publications are grouped under a single identity.
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Time saved when depositing: the default author format will be automatically suggested for your future deposits (if, in the settings, you have checked "yes" for "Automatically add me as author at each new submission").
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Control over the forms of your name: idHAL groups your different author forms without merging them, respecting the diversity of your signatures while maintaining the consistency of your profile.
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Promotion and increased visibility: by creating an idHAL, you can generate your HAL CV, a personal page that is automatically updated with your new publications, and that you can use over the course of your career. It can be easily shared in a CV, report or email signature.
In short, idHAL saves you time, avoids confusion and helps you promote your scientific output thanks to a unique, permanent and recognised identity.
In practice
Creating your idHAL is simple and fast.
Once you've created your HAL account, simply go to the ‘My idHAL’ section in your profile, fill in the section for other names you might be known by, and, if you wish, link your other identifiers (ORCID, ResearcherID, etc.).
To create an idHAL and benefit from the services that go with it, these resources can help you:
Your Open science advisor can also assist you with this.