Zotero requires that you install two different applications on each computer you use for research:

• the standalone Zotero program itself
  • includes the word processor integration for Microsoft Word and Libre Office.
• the browser connector that works with Chrome ,Safari, Firefox, or Edge
  • includes the word processor plugin for Google Docs

Download and install Zotero just as you would any other program. You will also need to install the Connectors to allow your browser to save items to your Zotero library.

Zotero will run on any operating system. Installation only takes a few seconds but you must install Zotero on every computer that you are using for your research.

To install

1. Go to http://www.zotero.org/ and click the red "Download" button.
    
2. Choose the Zotero for your operating system; it should detect your operating system automatically.
   
   
3. Save the file and install it. The program should now show up in your list of installed applications.
    

If you have any problems, check the Zotero installation page.

Plugins for  Microsoft Word and the Libre / OpenOffice are included in the standalone install. These allow you to easily cite items from your Zotero library in your papers.

Be sure to return to the Zotero download page to install the appropriate connector for your browser.

The page will detect the browser you are currently using but you can install connectors for Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge.

Browser connectors will allow you to add items to your Zotero library automatically while you are viewing them online.

Installing the browser connector will also install the word processing integration for Google Docs.