Zotero

Installing

1. Zotero works with Chrome, Firefox and Safari web browsers. Go to http://www.zotero.org/.  Click the Download button. 

2. On the next page, click the Download button to install the Zotero software for Windows, macOS or Linux platforms. An .exe file will appear in the left lower corner of your browser. Double click on the file to open.

3. The Zotero Setup Wizard will open. Select the Standard setup option and click next to install. Be sure to click the Finish button at the end and your empty Zotero library will open.

4. Now download the Zotero Connector using your web browser of choice. The Connector will allow you to automatically download citations through your web browser. Go back to https://www.zotero.org/download/ and click the Install Connector. Add the extension to Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Now you are ready to start using Zotero.

Creating an account

You must create a Zotero account if you want to sync your files or if you want to access your research from any web browser.

Zotero offers 300MB of free storage space. You can save citation data without downloading the PDF.

1. Go to https://www.zotero.org/user/login/ and click Register or Register for a free account.

2. Next create a username and password. Be sure to register your Zotero account with your Drexel.edu email address.

3. Check your email. You will receive a link from Zotero. Click the link to validate your account. 

Setting Preferences

• Citation format style

  • Under Edit and Preferences click the Export icon and select your preferred default format style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) from the drop down menu.

• Automatic PDF download

  • By default, Zotero will automatically download the full-text PDF version of articles (or related files) when importing items. If you wish to disable this function to save storage space, go to Edit and Preferences then the General gear icon and uncheck the setting.

Sync your account

• In your Zotero library, go to --> Preferences --> Sync --> Settings.
• Link your newly created account information by logging in with your username and password.