How do I configure a link resolver within my account using the Admin Tool?
Last updated on November 19, 2024
A standard link resolver uses text and an accompanying image to represent a link external to ScienceDirect or Scopus. Account and consortium administrators can edit linking settings.
Available link resolvers
A link resolver is a set of linking preferences arranged by the account administrator or the Elsevier helpdesk. If a link resolver is available for editing, you can click its name to access the edit ScienceDirect external linking settings page.
ScienceDirect predefined linking partners
A ScienceDirect linking partner connects ScienceDirect content to related content and/or services on external sites. If a linking partner or associated relationship is available for editing, you can click its name to access the predefined linking partner editing page for ScienceDirect.
Important to know
- All image URLs must be from an HTTPS host to display on ScienceDirect.
- Link resolvers in ScienceDirect appear only in non-subscribed journal articles and book chapters.
- Changes to ScienceDirect link resolvers take approximately one hour to appear after being made in the admin tool.
- Edit privileges are available to consortium and account administrators. Group administrators only have view capability.
How
Follow these steps to configure a link resolver:
- Sign in to the admin toolopens in new tab/window.
- Click on either the 'ScienceDirect' or 'Scopus' tab.
- Under 'Linking', click on 'External Linking Settings'.
- Pick the relevant option to see further instructions:
- Select the link resolver option from the list that corresponds with your link resolver provider.
- In the menu that appears:
- Change 'Enabled' to 'Yes'.
- Enter the link resolver base URL provided by your link resolver provider.
- Choose between the two presentation options: either enter customized text or a URL to an image supplied by your provider.
- Specify the start and end dates for the link resolver.
- Click 'Save'.
After completing these steps the link resolver will begin to appear within article pages on ScienceDirect or Scopus.
- Select your existing link resolver by looking for the entry with 'Yes' under the 'Enabled' column.
- Make any changes in the menu which appears.
- Click 'Save'.
After completing these steps your changes will be reflected in ScienceDirect or Scopus.
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