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Zotero: Getting Started

How to install Zotero

Installing Zotero 6.0 for Windows

1. Visit Zotero's homepage at https://www.zotero.org/

2. Click the red download button

Screenshot of Zotero's homepage with the Download button highlighted

3. In the Zotero 6 for Windows box, choose "Download." Make sure it is right for the platform you are using.

Screenshot of the Zotero 6 for Windows page with an arrow pointing at the download button

4. The Installation file will download to your desktop. Open the file to begin the Zotero setup process. Click "Next."

Screenshot of the Welcome to the Zotero Setup Wizard first page

5. Choose "Standard" setup, then click "Next."

Screenshot of the setup type page, with the standard setup chosen instead of custom set up

6. Choose "Upgrade," then "Finish."

Screenshot of the Zotero setup Summary with the installation location chosen as Desktop.

Screenshot of the Completing the Zotero Setup Wizard with the Finish option highlighted

7. Move to Step 2 - Installing Zotero Connector (Chrome)

Installing Zotero 6.0 for Mac

1. Visit the Zotero homepage at https://www.zotero.org/.

2. Click the red download button.

Screenshot of Zotero's homepage with the Download button highlighted

3. Choose the macOS download option

Screenshot of the Zotero macOS option on the Zotero 6 for Windows box

4. Open the .dmg you downloaded and drag Zotero to the Applications folder. You can then run Zotero from Spotlight, Launchpad, or the Applications folder and add it to your Dock like any other program.

5. Move to Step 2 - Installing Zotero Connector (Chrome)

1. Visit the Zotero homepage at  https://www.zotero.org/ 

2. Click the red Download button

Screenshot of the Zotero homepage download button

3. Click "Install Chrome Connector." For other browsers, choose "Zotero Connectors for other browsers" and "install"

Screenshot of the Zotero Connector installation box for chrome with the Install Chrome Connector button highlighted

4. Choose "Add to Chrome" and then "Add extension"

Screenshot of the Zotero Connector in the Chrome extension store

Screenshot of the Add Zotero Connector pop up window with the Add extension button highlighted

5. The extension will be added to Chrome and can be accessed through the puzzle piece extension icon in the top right corner of the window.

Screenshot of the Chrome extension puzzle piece icon highlighted, beside the bookmarks star in the browser bar

You are now ready to add items to your Zotero library!