Adding links to your papers improves access to resources. You can add, edit, or delete links via your profile by clicking "Edit" under a paper and managing links in the "Link / URL" section. Links appear under the "Files" button next to your paper's metadata. This feature is useful for sharing versions of your paper hosted elsewhere, supporting materials, or providing access when a full-text upload isn't possible.
You can add an external link or URL to your paper when you upload the paper, or by editing an existing paper. Once added, your links will appear when your reader clicks the "Files" button next to your paper's metadata.
Tips for including links in your paper
Adding a link can be useful in a few common situations. You should add a link if your goal is to:
- Share a version of your work hosted elsewhere (for example, a publisher site).
- Share supporting materials like videos, datasets, slides, or project documentation.
- Provide access when you cannot upload full text (for copyright or permissions reasons).
How to add, edit, or remove a link
When you're uploading a new paper, we'll show you a form where you can add a link. Enter your link into the Links / URL field, then click the Add button.
To edit a paper you've already uploaded:
- Go to your profile. Here's how to find your profile page.
- Find your paper and click the Edit button under the title, or see how to edit your paper.
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Scroll down on the edit page until you see the "Link / URL" section.
- In the Links / URL section, you can:
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Add a link: Enter the link you want to add into the field, then click Add.
- Edit a link: Click into the existing link field to update the URL.
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Delete a link: Click the trash can icon next to the link you want to remove.
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Add a link: Enter the link you want to add into the field, then click Add.
- Click Save to finalize your changes.
When you're finished, the "Files" button will include the links you've added and other documents you've attached, if any.