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Zotero for Citation Management: Basic Setup

Registering for a Free Account

Step 1. Go to the website https://www.zotero.org/user/register.

Step 2. Fill in the blank.

Step 3. Click on [Register] to confirm the action.

Step 4. Activate your account using the link sent to your mailbox.

Tips: Set up Zotero syncing with your login account

After the email verification, you will see a Guide about how to Set up Zotero syncing across multiple computers, access your library online, or collaborate in group libraries at https://www.zotero.org/user/validate/.

Downloading and Installing Zotero & Zotero Connector

Step 1. Go to the website https://www.zotero.org/download/.

Step 2. Download: Zotero for Mac /Windows / Linux 32-bit / Linux 64-bit / iOS

Step 3. Download: Zotero Connector for Chrome / Safari / Firefox / Edge

FAQ: Can Zotero be used offline? Why Zotero Connector?

After downloading and installing Zotero on your desktop, you can use it offline. However, you need to sign up with your account on the desktop app to enable sync across multiple devices.

Zotero Connector is a browser extension that can automatically sense content when you browse the web and save the content to the Zotero library with just one click. After installing the Connector, please check if it is functional on your browser.