Zotero Guide

To use Zotero, visit the Download Zotero webpage and install these two items:

1) The Zotero program (which automatically includes Zotero plus the Microsoft Word add-on)

2) The Zotero connector for your preferred browser.  Connectors are currently available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. A Safari connector will be available soon.

Follow the on-screen instructions. You may need to close Microsoft Word so that Zotero can install the Word add-on.

As of Fall 2023, it appears that you need to create a free online Zotero account to make the Zotero connector work.  Follow the instructions on the Register Your Account page, including responding to the confirmation email message.  Leave your Zotero account logged in when saving sources to your Zotero library.

You should also update the proxy setting in your Zotero Connector to ensure that it works smoothly.  Right-click the Connector icon in your Internet browser, choose Options, then click on Proxies.  Uncheck the box that says "Enable Proxy Redirection."  These steps apply in Chrome, but should be similar for other browsers.