Created second profile but seeing all the references from default profile

r33s · February 23, 2023

Hi friends. I’ve followed steps and discussions around multiple profiles. Wanted to create a separate profile for work. The profile is created but i see all references from default profile. Shouldn’t i see a blank zotero when I launch with this new profile? Thanks. Truly grateful for your massive contribution to let us have this amazing software.

dstillman · February 23, 2023

It should create a new data directory automatically when you create a new profile, but that seems to not always happen for some reason. You'll need to create a new data directory (e.g., "Zotero Work") next to the existing data directory ("Zotero") and point the new profile there in the Advanced → Files and Folders pane of the Zotero preferences.