Libraries FAQs: Technology

If you already have an account:

1. Login at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ (top right)
2. If the system doesn't remember you, choose more login options and select Drexel University
3. Authenticate via Drexel Connect
4. Click your email address in the upper right
5. Click Account Settings
6. Click Site Preferences
7. Click Outside Tool
8. Press CTRL + F
9. Type Drexel and press Enter
10. Click the check box next to Drexel University Libraries
11. Return to Account Settings > Site Preferences to see that Outside Tool now says Drexel University Libraries

If you don't have an account, login using Drexel SSO (more options) or another of the login options, choose Create new account

How to Merge MyNCBI Drexel SSO Account with Legacy Accounts

If you previously had a MyNCBI account via another authentication method such as ORCiD or NCBI, it is recommended to merge it with your Drexel University MyNCBI account so your settings apply to all your accounts.

1. Start at https://support.nlm.nih.gov/support/create-case/
2. Enter the information as described at the NLM Support Site: What should I do if I have multiple NCBI accounts?

Sample Email:

Subject: Merge ORCID and NCBI Accounts

Body: 

Details: Accounts
[1] abc123@drexel.edu 
[2] 1111-1111-1111-111a@orcid 
Please merge the 2 accounts listed above