Research Guides: Zotero Citation Manager: Zotero Web Library

Zotero iOS App

The Zotero Web Library lets you access and manage your Zotero collections from any device using a web browser. It’s ideal for:

Working on public computers
Using devices that don’t support the Zotero desktop app (e.g., Chromebooks or tablets)
Staying synchronized across multiple devices

Zotero Web Library shares many of the same features as the desktop app. You can:

Some advanced features are only available in the desktop version:

No integration with Microsoft Word or Google Docs.
(You cannot insert citations or generate bibliographies as you write.)

For writing and citing, we recommend using the Zotero Desktop App.

Create a Zotero account
- Go to zotero.org (opens in a new window)
- Click Log In (upper-right corner).
- Click Register for a Free Account.
- Follow the steps to set up your account. Once registered, you’ll be directed to your Web Library.
Install the Zotero Browser Connector
- On the Zotero homepage, click the large Download button.
- On the next page, click Install Connector for your browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
- Restart your browser and log back into Zotero. You can now save citations directly to your W

Note: See the tab “Using Zotero” (opens in a new window) to start using Zotero Web Library features.