Integrations
Connecting OJS to the Tools Journals Rely On
Most integration work in OJS is plugin configuration, credential setup, and metadata validation — not custom development. Here's what we regularly configure.
DOI & Crossref
Register DOIs and configure automated Crossref metadata deposits for published content.
View DOI & Crossref serviceORCID
Enable ORCID authentication and author-identifier capture within the submission and publication workflow.
View plugin developmentSimilarity Check
Configure iThenticate/Turnitin-style similarity-check plugins for editorial screening.
View installation & configurationPKP Preservation Network
Set up PKP PN (or LOCKSS-based) digital preservation for long-term archival of published issues.
View installation & configurationSMTP & Email Delivery
Configure authenticated SMTP so editorial notifications and author correspondence deliver reliably.
View support serviceGoogle Scholar & Indexing
Technical preparation to help published articles meet Google Scholar's indexing requirements.
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Most third-party services that offer an API or a documented plugin interface can be connected to OJS through custom plugin development. Tell us what you're trying to connect.
Get your integrations configured correctly the first time.
Misconfigured DOI or SMTP setup is one of the most common causes of silent failures in OJS. We validate every integration before considering it done.