The Zotero desktop application is like a personal assistant who organizes informaiton. The software is loaded on your computer to provide communication between the website and word processor.
- Go to www.Zotero.org and click the "Download Now" button
- Select the "Zotero 5.0 for Windows" or Click the blue link for the appropriate platform
- Follow the installation instructions for your system. (If you have problems please see the installation documentation https://www.zotero.org/support/installation)
- Once the software is done installing an Icon will be added to your desktop or start menu
Download the Connector Software for Chrome Browswer
On the download page in www.Zotero.org click the "Install Firefox Connector" button.
To install the connector for other browswers such as Chrome or Safari, click the "Other Browser" button and select the browser.
Sync your online account (Zotero webpage) with the desktop software
Once you have the online account registered and the desktop software installed, sync your accounts so all your references are shared between systems.
- Open Zotero desktop
- Go to "edit" tab
- Select "Preferences"
- Select "Sync"
- Enter your login and password from the online account.
- Click "setup Sync"
Here is a video on how to install the software and sync accounts
https://youtu.be/jI45w3xsrgI
