Zotero Basics

To learn how to setup the Zotero connector view the videos below - each is about 2 minutes long or scroll down for directions with screenshots.

The videos and directions below are for Google Chrome. Microsoft Edge has very similar steps but getting to the Options in Firefox is different.

The first time you use your Zotero Connector, you will need to enable saving to Zotero.org. This setup needs to be done once per internet browser account. For example, if you only use Chrome, you will need to do this once for your Google Account. If you use Chrome and Firefox, you will need to do this twice - once for your Google Account and once for your Firefox Account.

1.  Right-click on the Z icon and then select Options under "Save to Zotero.org" click Authorize.

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2. A pop-up window will appear. Login to Zotero.

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   Click Accept Defaults

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   Close that window. Now in your Options, "Saving to Zotero.org" is authorized.

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   Under the Proxies tab, it is suggested that you uncheck the box labeled " Enable Proxy detection" as it has been known to cause access issues.

1. The first time you click the Z icon after doing this setup - you will be prompted to "Enable Saving to Online Library"    

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   You should now see the "Saving to Zotero.org" box appear after click on the Z icon.