We strongly recommend that you sync your data by creating a Zotero account. Not only will this allow you to access your reference database from anywhere, but it is also another backup of your data should you suffer a computer crash. Backing up your data in a secondary location such as an external hard drive is also recommended. The default and free plan for online storage is 300 MB.
For extremely large collections of citations you may need to purchase additional storage space at an annual cost of:
| 2 GB |
$20/year (equal to $1.67 per month) |
| 6 GB |
$60/year (equal to $5 per month) |
| Unlimited |
$120/year (equal to $10 per month) |
Step 1. In order to sync your account, you will need to register for a free Zotero account. Once you have created an account, navigate to your Zotero desktop application, click "Edit" in the top toolbar, and then click "Settings" in the dropdown menu.
Step 2. Click the "Sync" option on the left side of the box. You will then be prompted to fill in your Zotero credentials. Then, click "Set up syncing".
Step 3. You will then be able to modify the sync settings for your library and collections. Remember, the default file storage capacity for a free account is 300 MB.
Step 4. Once you have syncing set up, you can now access your library anywhere through a web browser. To do this, log on to the Zotero website and then select the "Web Library" option in the top toolbar to access your library.
