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Reference Management Software - Zotero
About Zotero
Zotero is a free and open-source reference management software that helps researchers collect, organize, cite and share research sources. It integrates with web browsers and Microsoft Word to simplify citation and bibliography creation.
Download Zotero Browser ConnectorsInstalling Zotero
Zotero is a free reference management software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It helps researchers collect, organize, manage, and cite research materials efficiently.
For the best experience, install both the Zotero Desktop Application and the Zotero Browser Connector, which is available for Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and other supported browsers.
Installation Steps
- Click Next.
- Accept the default installation settings.
- Click Install.
- Click Finish after the installation is complete.
Important Note
Installing both the Zotero Desktop Application and the Browser Connector enables you to save books, journal articles, web pages, and PDF documents directly into your Zotero library with a single click.
After installation, verify that the Zotero Connector icon appears in your browser toolbar. This indicates that the connector has been installed successfully and is ready to capture references.
Adding Items
- Save books, journal articles and websites with one click.
- Add references manually using the New Item button.
- Review imported metadata before using it.
Creating Bibliographies
- Select your references.
- Right-click → Create Bibliography.
- Choose your citation style.
- Copy or export directly to Microsoft Word.
Changing Citation Styles
Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver and thousands of additional citation styles.
In-Text Citations
Install the Microsoft Word or LibreOffice plugin to insert citations and automatically generate bibliographies.
Sync Across Computers
Sign in with your Zotero account and synchronize your library across multiple computers.
Getting Help
- Organize references with Collections and Tags.
- Add notes and file attachments.
- Search your library instantly.
- Visit the official Zotero documentation.
