The document outlines essential steps for using Zotero on shared computers, including accessing preferences, managing data directories, and syncing libraries. Users are advised to delete their Zotero credentials and data after use to maintain privacy for subsequent users. It emphasizes the importance of syncing library settings and considering attachment syncing for efficiency.

1. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
1. Click the gear to open
“preferences”

2. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
2. Select the
“Advanced” menu
3.Select the “Files and
Folders” Section
4. Select “Show Data
Directory”

3. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
5. Locate the “zotero.sqlite”
files, close Firefox, and delete
the files.

4. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
7. Restart Firefox and open
the Zotero preferences
“Sync” menu.
8. Enter your Zotero
username and
password
10. If you have many attachments in
your library, you might choose not to
sync attachments, or “Download files
as needed” in order to sync more
quickly

5. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
11. Click on this
“Sync” button to
download your
Zotero library
from Zotero’s
server

6. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
12. When you finish using
the computer, be sure to
delete your username and
password from the Zotero
preferences “Sync” menu.

7. Important steps when using
Zotero on shared computers:
13. As a courtesy to other
users, re-open the data
directory and delete your
data before you leave.