Yes, you can upload a preprint on bioRxiv without an institutional email ID. Here’s how:

Uploading on bioRxiv Without an Institutional ID

1. Use a Personal Email

· bioRxiv does not strictly require an institutional email; you can register and submit using a Gmail, Yahoo, or other personal email.

· However, using an institutional email may speed up the verification process.

2. Affiliation Details

· You need to provide an affiliation (e.g., university, research institute, or independent researcher).

· If you’re unaffiliated, you can state “Independent Researcher” or mention any research group you collaborate with.

3. ORCID ID (Recommended but Optional)

· Creating and linking an ORCID ID can help establish credibility even without an institutional affiliation.

4. Follow Submission Guidelines

· Ensure your manuscript follows bioRxiv formatting and ethical guidelines.

· Some fields (e.g., medical research) may require additional screening.

Alternative Preprint Servers

If bioRxiv does not work for you, consider these alternatives:

1. arXiv – Covers physics, mathematics, computer science, and biology. No institutional email required.

· Website: https://arxiv.org

2. SF Preprints – A multidisciplinary preprint repository with minimal restrictions.

· Website: https://osf.io/preprints

3. Research Square – Supports various disciplines, often linked to journal submissions.

· Website: https://www.researchsquare.com

4. Preprints.org – Open-access and accepts research across all disciplines.

· Website: https://www.preprints.org

5. Zenodo – A general-purpose open-access repository for preprints, datasets, and more.

· Website: https://zenodo.org

Yes, you can upload a preprint on bioRxiv without an institutional ID. While bioRxiv typically asks for an institutional email address to verify your affiliation, it is not a strict requirement to have an institutional ID. You can still submit your preprint by providing a valid personal email address.

Other preprint platforms where you can upload your research without an institutional ID include:

These platforms typically allow researchers to submit preprints without institutional affiliations, as long as the work adheres to their submission guidelines.

Thank you so much Chuck A Arize Chuck A Arize, institutional ID is a strict requirement for uploading to biorxiv. From your other suggestions, I have uploaded my manuscript on ChemRxiv. Thank you so much for the help.