Windows, Mac, and Linux desktop systems are officially supported by Zotero.
To install Zotero on Windows or Mac, download and install both the Zotero app and Zotero Connector from the Zotero download page. Your operating system and browser will automatically be detected (see screen capture below).
Linux users should first check to see if Zotero can be installed using their distro's package manager. If not, Download and install from the Zotero download page.
(screen capture of Zotero download page showing links to download/install both the app and the connector)
Installing the Zotero app should automatically install the Zotero extension(s) for Micorsoft Word and/or LibreOffice Writer, depending on what's installed on your computer. If the word processor extension is not installed along with the app, you can install it manually from the Cite → Word Processor Plugins pane of Zotero preferences. If you're having trouble, see Zotero's Manually Installing the Zotero Word Processor Plugin or Word Processor Plugin Troubleshooting page(s). The Zotero Connector will automatically install the extension for Google Docs.
After installing the Zotero Connector, it will be hidden in your browser's extension menu. You may want to pin it to your browser's toolbar for easier access:
Zotero Mobile provides official support for both iOS and Android, although Android is still in beta testing at this time.
Mobile users should install Zotero using their system's app store. For more information, see the Zotero for Mobile page in Zotero's documentation.
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