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- | ===How can I move my Zotero library to a different computer? | + | ====== How can I move my Zotero library to a different computer? |
- | ==Option A: Copy the data directory | + | ===== Option A: Use Zotero Sync ===== |
- | The most reliable | + | The easiest |
- | To locate | + | You'll need enough online storage space to fit all files in your library. |
- | See [[: | + | |
- | Be sure to close Zotero on both machines before copying | + | ===== Option B: Copy the data folder ===== |
- | In addition to the above method, you can also [[kb:using_multiple_computers|use a USB drive to sync your data between computers]]. | + | If you're comfortable moving files between devices, you can transfer your library by copying the [[:zotero_data|Zotero data folder]] from your first computer to your new computer — e.g., by using an external hard drive or a local network connection. If switching |
- | ==Option B: Enable | + | To move your data manually, first locate your data by opening the [[:preferences|Zotero |
+ | See [[: | ||
- | You can also automatically [[: | + | Be sure to close Zotero on both machines before copying |
- | ==Warning== | + | ===== Don't Use Export/ |
- | Exporting and importing your library (for instance via Zotero RDF) is not a recommended option. None of the available export formats allow for a complete transfer of your library data, and this will break connections with any existing word processor documents. | + | Exporting and importing your library (for instance via Zotero RDF) is not a recommended option. None of the available export formats allow for a complete transfer of your library data, reimporting |
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