- Create an account on zotero.org/user/register.
- Download Zotero for Windows or Mac on zotero.org/download.
- Install the Zotero connector for Chrome or Firefox, also on zotero.org/download.
- Open the Zotero application and navigate to the Preferences menu. On a PC, go to Edit > Preferences. On a Mac, go to Zotero > Preferences.
- On the Sync tab, log in with your username and password
- (If you have a large library) On the same tab, in "Data Syncing" sub-menu uncheck "Sync automatically" and "Sync full-text content". In "File Syncing" sub-menu, set Download files as needed for both options.
- On the General tab, uncheck the option that says, "Automatically tag items with keywords and subject headings"
- On the same tab, uncheck "Automatically take snapshots when creating items from web pages"
- On the Search tab, click "Check for installer" and then Install now
- In the Advanced tab, click Config Editor and "I accept the risk!". Search for recursiveCollections and set the value to true (double click).