Zotero Workshop

Creating an Account

You don't technically need to create an account in order to use Zotero. But I would highly recommend it for the following reasons:

• Your library will automatically sync to the cloud. This means that if your computer breaks or you otherwise lose access to your computer, you will not lose your library.
• This also means that you can access and use your Zotero library from multiple devices. So if you have a laptop, a home desktop computer, a work computer, or you want to use the computers in the Foley Library, you will be able to do so from any device.
• An account is required to create or join group libraries. If you plan on collaborating with others, this is a must!

Visit Zotero.org

Click on the Log in button, then the Register for a Free Account link. 

Create a new account

You can always change your email in the future, so feel free to use either your Gonzaga email or a personal email.

Log in to the Zotero app

Once you have created your account, open the Zotero app and go to the Preferences Menu. This can be found under the Edit menu on Windows devices, or under the main Zotero menu on Macs.

Go to the Sync tab, and log in using your account credentials. 

Once you've logged in, make sure the “sync automatically” box is checked in order for Zotero to automatically update your Zotero library. Hit the OK button when you are done.