Can I download and use zotero firefox and standalone simultaniously

elisesmith15

Sorry if this has already been answered I cannot find anything on the topic during my searches. I really like zotero for firefox that I use often. However I would like to also download standalone for when I am working on chrome or when I do not have access to internet. Can I sync my library to both standalone and firefox or will this cause problems? Many thanks

dstillman

Using both is no problem. By default they'll share the same data directory, allowing you to seamlessly switch back and forth between the two, no syncing required. Just close Standalone to use Zotero for Firefox. When Standalone is open, Zotero for Firefox will operate in a lightweight "connector" mode that allows you to save directly to Standalone.

dstillman

But to be clear, you don't need an Internet connection to use Zotero for Firefox. Zotero for Firefox runs on your computer just like Zotero Standalone. The only difference is that one is in a window in Firefox, but it's not a web page that requires an Internet connection. (For using Chrome you'll want to use Standalone, though.)

adamsmith

summary at:
http://zotero-manual.github.io/zotero-manual/installing-zotero#installing_both_clients

elisesmith15

Thanks!!

jessm35

I have the most recent version of firefox and I cannot get the zotero firefox to work. It says its downloaded. Isn't there supposed to be a a little book or Z in the address bar? HELP!!!

adamsmith

please see here
http://www.zotero.org/support/kb/no_status_bar_icon
and here
http://www.zotero.org/support/kb/no_address_bar_icon
and if neither helps, start a new thread (red "Start a New Discussion" button at the top right)