Managing Zotero Storage
Does CSU provide a subscription to Zotero storage? No (as of May 2024).
However, you can set up Zotero so PDFs/attachments are stored in a cloud folder or on your hard drive and are simply linked in Zotero, which would save actual Zotero storage space.
- Learn more about the difference between stored and linked files.
- Learn more about setting up a linked file system. This will make it where you’re only saving citation data to Zotero storage, resulting in significantly smaller file sizes for each source.
You could also choose not to sync files to your online Zotero account. You would do this under Edit > Preferences > Sync > Settings. Then, under File Syncing, you can uncheck the “Sync attachment files…” option for your library, as well as group libraries if needed.
If you have the means and desire, you can pay for additional Zotero storage space individually (see storage FAQs).
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