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-<html><p id="zotero-5-update-warning" style="color: red; font-weight: bold">We’re
+===How can I access my library from multiple computers?  Can I store my Zotero library and associated files on an external drive?===
-in the process of updating the documentation for
-<a href="https://www.zotero.org/blog/zotero-5-0">Zotero 5.0</a>. Some documentation
-may be outdated in the meantime. Thanks for your understanding.</p></html>
+The best way to access your Zotero library from multiple computers is to use [[/support/sync|Zotero Sync]]. Zotero Sync will automatically sync your library data using the Zotero servers. Attachment files can be synced using the Zotero servers or using a third-party [[/support/sync#webdav|WebDAV servers]].
+You absolutely must not store your Zotero database in a cloud-syncing folder (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive); this will lead to data corruption. You can [[/support/sync#alternative_syncing_solutions|configure Zotero to sync your attachment files using these services]] while using Zotero Sync to sync your library data.
-===How can I access my library from multiple computers?  Can I store my Zotero library and associated files on an external drive?===
+If, for whatever reason, you cannot use Zotero's built-in sync features, you can also store your [[:zotero_data|Zotero data directory]] on an external hard drive and use this to move your Zotero data between computers. You can set your Zotero installation on each computer to point to the external drive in the [[preferences/advanced|Advanced]] pane of Zotero preferences.
-The best way to access your Zotero library from multiple computers is to [[/support/sync|sync]] your libraries automatically via the Zotero server. If, for whatever reason, you cannot use Zotero's built in sync features consider the options below.
-One option is to run a copy of Firefox directly from a portable drive, which gives you access to your Firefox settings, such as bookmarks and history, in addition to your Zotero data. See [[kb/portable_firefox|Portable Firefox]] for more information.
-If you use Zotero only on your own computers and don't need to keep your Firefox profile in sync, there's no need to use Portable Firefox. Simply copy your Zotero data directory to the portable drive and set Zotero on each computer to use the same custom data directory on the drive. You can set a custom data directory in the [[preferences/advanced|Advanced]] tab of the Zotero preferences.
+Another option is to [[kb/portable_zotero|run a copy of Zotero directly from a portable drive]].
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