In this article, you will learn about how links and forks can help make connections between multiple OSF projects.

Linking a project creates an easy path for those viewing your work to find another related project.

Forking a project creates a copy of an existing project and all of its contents. The fork always points back to the original project, forming a network of functional citations. You might use a fork to copy another's work to build on and extend. For example, a professor may create an OSF project of materials for individual student use. Each student forks the project to have his or her own copy of the materials to start his/her own work.

This article will show you how to affilate your research on the OSF with your institution. Affiliating your research enhances transparency, fosters collaboration, and increases the visibility of your work.

Note: You will only be able to affiliate your research if your institution has worked with the Center for Open Science to create a dedicated institutional OSF landing page.