Installing Zotero and creating an account

Zotero is available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Go to zotero.org and click on Download to get started.

Start by downloading the reference management software Zotero 5.0 and then install Zotero Connector for your browser. MS Word/LibreOffice is automatically connected. After installation, you can open Zotero by clicking on the icon on your desktop.

Registration

If you want to use Zotero on different computers or if you want to share your Zotero library with others you have to register for a free account.

In Zotero, select Edit > Preferences and then Sync. Complete your name and password, and select Sync automatically and Sync attachment files in My Library using: Zotero.