Frequently asked
Your first questions
The most common questions about the RDL ecosystem, accounts, fees and content.
What is RDL?
RDL is a research ecosystem that unifies an academic social network (Network), open-data sharing (Hub) and a global thesis archive (Tez) under one account. The three products share the same account.
Do I need a separate account for each app?
No. One RDL account signs you in to Network, Hub and Tez; your profile data is synced across the apps.
Is it free?
Network and Tez are fully free. Hub is an open-data sharing platform: sharing data, browsing and claiming free datasets are all free. A small transaction fee only applies if a researcher optionally offers data for a fee.
Which countries is RDL open to?
RDL is a global platform open to researchers, institutions and students everywhere. The interface can be viewed in multiple languages, including English and Turkish.
Do I need an account to search theses?
No, searching and viewing theses are public. Uploading theses requires an institution or admin role.
Who owns my thesis or data once I publish?
You always retain copyright. The license you pick (CC-BY, CC-BY-NC, etc.) defines how others may use the content.
Are ORCID and DOI supported?
Yes. Network syncs your profile and publications via ORCID; Hub and Tez content can be persistently identified with a DOI and gather citations.
How do I start?
Whichever product you'll use, click 'Open the app' on its detail page, or follow the step-by-step starter guide in the Guides section.