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Zotero

Download Zotero

  1. Go to https://www.zotero.org/download/
  2. Click on "Download" for Windows.
  3. Double-click on the Zotero-6.0.20_setup.exe file to run the installer.

  1. Go to https://www.zotero.org/download/
  2. Click on "Download" for Mac.
  3. Double-click on the Zotero-6.0.11.dmg file to run the installer.
  4. Install the Zotero Connector to your browser while waiting for installation to complete. We recommend installing it on your Google Chrome browser.

Download Zotero Connector

After installing Zotero, you will be prompted to install Zotero Connector. It is highly recommended that you install this add-on to your browser to ensure seamless downloading of online references to your Zotero programme.

  • Click on the Install button. We recommend installing the Zotero Connector on Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox.
  • For Mac users, the Zotero Connector for Safari is bundled with Zotero. You can enable it from the Extensions pane in the Safari settings.

  • If you are using Google Chrome, click on the “jigsaw” icon. Then, click on the “pin” icon to pin it your browser bar.

 

Create a Zotero Account

Create a Zotero account in order to use features such as creating a group library and syncing your library across devices. You can find out how to use these features under the Zotero Account (Web) section of this guide.

To register, simply go to this page: https://www.zotero.org/user/register

Do note that the Zotero desktop version has more functionality. The Zotero Web version serves as a backup of your library. Watch this video to see a comparison of differences between the desktop and web library: