The Zotero Connector extension is available for most internet browsers including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox. Enter your Zotero account username and password and select Set up syncing. Go to Edit > Preferences (Windows) or Zotero > Preferences (Mac) and select Sync. This will ensure you can see your library on the Zotero Web library, and sync it with other devices. Once Zotero Desktop is installed, you should enter your account details into the ‘Sync’ settings to backup and sync your library with your Zotero Web account.
To install Zotero Desktop on an unmanaged or personal computer, follow these steps:
Locate the software under the Available Software tab.From the Start Menu search for and open Software Center.
To install Zotero Desktop on office PCs managed by IT Services, follow these steps: Back on the Zotero website, select Log in and sign in using the details you entered.Open your emails and click the link to verify your account.
Enter a username, your email address and other details to complete the registration process.Select Register for a free account from the top of the page.However, to make use of the collaborative tools it may help other users if you register using your UoY address.įor security reasons, do not use your UoY password when you register. You can register using any email address. RegisteringĪ Zotero account is not managed by the University, so you cannot simply log on using your University username and password. To use most functionality, including adding citations, you should also install Zotero Desktop and the Zotero Connector.Īll University of York classroom PCs include Zotero Desktop, and include installation of the Zotero plugin for Microsoft Word. Once you have registered to use Zotero, you can access your Zotero Web Library from anywhere with a computer connected to the Internet. Create a ‘group library’ and share with other Zotero usersįor more information on the features of Zotero and to see a comparison of other reference management tools, see our Reference Management practical guide.Zoom Connector can automatically import information and some PDFs while viewing them in your browser.Sync your library with Zotero Web Library, so it can be accessed anywhere.Insert and format in-text citations and reference lists in Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice.Collect and organise references retrieved when searching online resources.All are free to use, and Zotero Desktop is available on all University managed computers as well as personal computers. Zotero Desktop is used for advanced management options and for citing. The Zotero Connector is a browser extenstion that can be used to collect some references directly from a website.
Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool that comes in three components: Zotero Web library, Zotero Desktop (installed onto a Mac or Windows computer) and Zotero Connector.