RePEc Input Service
Issues
This document tries address some common issues that may arise when using the RePEc Input Service. Please bear in mind that we are still delopping it and that it may suffer from some problems we did not foresee.
- I lost the password.
- You can reset the password on the input form.
- The email associated with the serial is wrong, I think?
- We can change that, but we need supporting information documenting that this is the right email address to use.
- I made an error in the numbering.
- Not a problem, you can change the number. The RePEc handle associated with the item is permanent, though, and thus cannot be changed.
- Do I really have to find the JEL code and keywords for every paper?
- No, but we want good bibliographic data. And some services require this or the papers do not get disseminated.
- My paper does not have a fixed page number, as it is a web page/poster.
- Put 1 (one) for the number of pages.
- I want to add another series.
- Sure. Follow the instructions on the front page and we will take care of it.
- How long does it take for an addition to show up on RePEc services?
- It should be on EconPapers and IDEAS within a day, on the RePEc Author Service within two days, and if it is a recent working papers available online, on NEP within a week or two.
- What is the RePEc short-id?
- It is a short code that identifies registered authors. You can find it on every author page, see this list. There is also a lookup tool that allows to search for the short-id. Do not make a mistake! This allows to insert without an intermediate step by the author this work into his/her profile.
- My monthly RePEc indicates there are syntax errors. How can I correct them?
- Uh-oh... this should not happen and you should let us know about this. However, if the message is about erroneous URLs, it is up to you to correct them.
- Can I upload files?
- You mean uploading full texts? No, only link to them, wherever they are. You mean templates? Yes, we can put them up, but without a promise that you will be able to modify them through the system. Also, we do not do this on a regular basis...
- I do not know the precise date a paper has been written.
- You can just input the month (YYYY-MM) or the year (YYYY).
- How do I change the coordinates of the series editor or maintainer?
- Go into the series settings and change them
- I need to delete an item.
- You cannot delete an item. You can delete the link to the full text, though. Do not use a record for a different item! If you really, really need to delete an item, send an email with a good justification. It may take some time to get to it, and then for the other services to remove the entry.
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