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Zotero Citation Manager

Installing the Zotero Application and the Zotero Connector

  1. Close Microsoft Word if it is running on your computer.
  2. Go to zotero.org.
  3. Click "Log In."
  4. Register for an account using any email account of your choice.
  5. Log into Zotero. You should now see your Zotero library.
  6. Click the plus sign (+) under "My Library" to create a folder for your first research project.
  7. Return to zotero.org.
  8. Click the red "Download" button.
  9. Download the Zotero application for your operating system.
  10. Install the Zotero Connector for your browser. You should now see the extension icon in your toolbar.
  11. Open the Zotero application on your computer.
  12. Click the semi-circular green arrow icon in the top right corner.
  13. Click "Open Sync Preferences."
  14. Log in with your username and password. Then click "Set Up Syncing." Click OK.
  15. Click on the green arrow icon again. Your Zotero library in the application is now synced with your account in the cloud.