You can create a group in Zotero to share citations and resources with other Zotero users. To do this, all members of the group will need a Zotero account. Once you have created a Zotero account, log in at  Zotero.org.


1. From the  Zotero.org website, click "log in".

screenshot of login screen

2. Once logged in, click on the "Groups" tab, then "Create a New Group".

screenshot of where to click for groups and creating new groups

3. Create a name for your group (your group name cannot contain the word "Zotero" or else you will get an error message).

4. Choose which type of membership you would like to create for the group. 

screenshot of different membership options

5. Select the setting for your group (who has permission to edit/ add content, and who can view content)

6. To add members to your group, click "Members Settings"

screenshot of members settings

7. Near the bottom of the page, click "Send More Invitations".

screenshot of sending invitations

8. Enter the e-mail addresses or Zotero usernames for the members in your group.

9. Once you have added your members, click on the "Web Library" tab.

screenshot of web library

10. You should now see your group listed on the left. You can also access your group when you open the Zotero desktop app. Every member of your group who has permissions to edit / add resources should be able to access this group through  Zotero.org or through the desktop app.

SLC Libraries and Academic Support Centres. (2021, June 22). SLC Libraries Tutorial - Collaborating With Zotero [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/U_kyXQR_BN4

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