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.
1) Create a user account on zotero.org
It is free to create any account. 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) |
2) Login using your user account on your Zotero desktop application
3) Confirm your sync settings
Make sure that 'sync automatically' box has been selected. Choose Zotero storage for My Library (this should be the default).
4) Sync your data
Within the Zotero desktop there should be a small green circular arrow within the upper right hand corner. Click it. Your library is now uploaded to Zotero's servers and can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection.