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Zotero Citation Manager Guide: Sync-ing Records

A guide for downloading, installing and getting started using the Zotero Citation Manager.

Remote Sync-ing with a Zotero Account

Zotero files store on your computer or laptop's hard drive. This can make it challenging to access them from a remote location.

But Zotero has a sync-ing feature that allows you to access files and save records to your library remotely, simply by setting up a personal Zotero account.

Sync-ing from primary (personal) computer:

1. Locate the Sync tab in the Preferences menu (Edit link → PreferencesSync).

 

2. Click Create Account and follow the prompts to set up Zotero ID and password.

3. Enter your new ID and Password in the appropriate "Data Syncing" text boxes & click the Set Up Syncing button.

4. Click OK (bottom right) to finish.

Sync-ing from remote computer:

1. Locate the Sync tab in the Preferences menu (Gear Wheel icon → PreferencesSync).

2. Enter personal Zotero ID and Password in the corresponding text boxes.

3. Tick the Sync automatically box and click OK.

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