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-===How do I import files into Zotero?===
+===How do I import references into Zotero?===
+If you are moving to Zotero from another reference manager, see [[/support/moving_to_zotero|Moving to Zotero]].
+For general use, the best method for adding items to Zotero is to use the Zotero Connector button in your web browser. See For information on using Zotero's import functions to add items to your library, see the [[:getting_stuff_into_your_library|Getting Stuff into Your Library]] for more information on this and other methods.
+For troubleshooting import and export issues, you can try the relevant steps in the [[:troubleshooting_translator_issues|translator troubleshooting procedure]] and direct questions to the [[/forum|Zotero forums]].
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-Click on the gear icon and select “Import.” Browse to the location of your file and save it into Zotero.  This option works for the following bibliographic file formats: Zotero RDF, MODS (Metadata Object Description Schema), BibTeX, RIS, Refer/BibIX, and Unqualified Dublin Core RDF.  You can use Zotero's import and export capabilities to transfer your reference library from one machine to another or from one reference management system to another (you can also [[infrequently_asked_questions#How can I access my library from multiple computers?  Can I store my Zotero library and associated files on an external drive?|use a USB drive to synch your data between computers]]).  For instructions on how to make the switch from Endnote to Zotero, for example, please see our [[http://www.zotero.org/blog/making-the-switch-to-zotero/|documentation]].