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Zotero File Storage is a cloud-based storage solution for PDFs, images, web snapshots, and any other files attached to your Zotero personal and group libraries. Zotero File Storage allows you to access your Zotero-attached files from any computer with a web browser, and you can synchronize these files to any computer with Zotero installed. For additional information about storage see the Zotero file storage faq.
Every Zotero user has been granted 100mb of free Zotero file storage for attached files. In the near future users will be able to pay for additional storage space.
Zotero File Storage For Your Library
- To configure your library for storage you will need to first upgrade to Zotero 2.0b7.
- Open your preferences pane and select the sync tab
- Set your file syncing preferences to sync using Zotero for your library
You can view your current usage and quota in your Storage Settings.
Zotero File Storage For Your Groups
You can also sync group files. Group file storage is associated with the Group owner. Currently this means that a group library is capped at 100mb. In the near future Zotero users will be able to pay for additional file storage space.
To configure your groups for storage you will need to set your preference for file storage in your preference pane.
You may also want to change your preferences for file editing on your groups library settings pages.
Open public groups cannot have file storage.
How does Zotero File Storage differ from the Zotero server?
The Zotero server provides synchronization, group collaboration, and web access services for Zotero library metadata (bibliographic information), notes, and tags. Zotero server accounts are free. Zotero Storage is an optional service that adds support for attached files like PDFs, images, and web snapshots to the Zotero server services. Depending on the quantity of files attached to your Zotero libraries.