1. Start on Zotero's website.
2. On the Zotero homepage, click the red button in the center that says "Download."
3. Install the desktop version and install the web extension.
What you see will depend on what type of browser you are using. Zotero works with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Safari does support Zotero. You will not need to click a separate install button for the connector. However, after the Zotero download, you will need to go to Safari Settings, then Extensions, and enable (check the box) for the Zotero connector. After doing this you may need to restart both Zotero and Safari for the extension to activate. If you have any issues, either contact a librarian or consult the Zotero Safari help page.
Note for Macbook Air users: please download Zotero 6 (you'll find it in the "Other versions" menu beneath the blue Download button. Zotero 7 is still not working properly with Macbook Air.
4. Register for a Zotero account to make sure everything syncs!
5. Make sure you install either the Word or Doc plugin (see below)
Zotero works with Microsoft Word and Google Docs to create insert in-text citations and bibliographies into your work.
If you don't see the plugins, close and reopen your Word/Google Doc document.