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Zotero: Making Research Easy: Quick Start

Zotero is free, cross-platform software used to save, manage, and cite research.

The Short List

  1. Create an account at https://www.zotero.org/user/register/
  2. Download and install desktop application from https://www.zotero.org/download/ Installation help can be found at https://www.zotero.org/support/installation
  3. Download and install the web browser plug-in of your choice: https://www.zotero.org/download/
  4. Open the Zotero desktop application now installed on your device and log in: https://www.zotero.org/support/preferences/sync
  5. Consult the Zotero Quick Start Guide as you begin navigating the software at https://www.zotero.org/support/quick_start_guide
  6. Make sure the Zotero desktop application is open when you're researching--otherwise the web browser plugin won't work!

Zotero Top 11

  1. PDF Reader and Note Editor on desktop application https://www.zotero.org/blog/zotero-6/
  2. Selecting default citation style https://libguides.uta.edu/zotero/citation-style
  3. Creating bibliographies https://www.zotero.org/support/creating_bibliographies
  4. Word processor plug-ins https://www.zotero.org/support/word_processor_integration
  5. Find saved items in your Zotero library https://www.zotero.org/support/searching
  6. Creating collections and tags https://www.zotero.org/support/collections_and_tags
  7. Drag and Drop to add files: https://www.zotero.org/support/attaching_files
  8. Connect with Research Rabbit: https://www.researchrabbit.ai/ [How to Connect Video]
  9. Join or create Groups to share research: https://www.zotero.org/support/groups
  10. Track RSS feeds in Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/support/feeds
  11. Create Timelines: https://www.zotero.org/support/timelines

I am having trouble accessing library resources when using the Zotero Connector browser extension. How can I resolve this?

1) Make sure you are running the latest version of the Zotero Connector extension:

  • Firefox: Version 5.0.104
  • Chrome: Version 5.0.104  
  • Edge: Version 5.0.105

To check which version you are using, right-click on the Zotero Connector extension and select “manage extension”. If the extension is out-of-date, you can update to the latest version via the Zotero website.

2) We also recommend disabling the Zotero proxy redirection. To disable:

  • When the Zotero extension is enabled, if you access a library database, you will get a banner that states “Zotero detected that you are accessing [site] through a proxy. Would you like to automatically redirect future requests to [site]?

Zotero proxy detection banner

  • Here, select “Proxy Settings” from the Banner. You can also access the proxy settings by right clicking on the Zotero Connector extension, then selecting “manage extension”.
  • Next, select “extension options” (Chrome and Edge) or “options” (Firefox), then select the “Proxies” tab.
  • Uncheck the “enable proxy redirection” box. This will stop the Zotero Connector from trying to recognize the library’s proxy.

Zotero proxy settings

If you need additional assistance, please open a ticket.

ZoteroBib

Need to make a quick bibliography on the go? Check out ZoteroBib: https://zbib.org/