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What is Zotero Sync?
Zotero Collections can be synced with Litmaps Tags.
Changes to your Litmaps Tags, like adding new papers you discover in Litmaps, automatically show up in your Zotero Collection. Similarly, any papers you add or remove from your Zotero Collection will be instantly reflected in the Litmaps synced-Tag.
Zotero Sync is a Litmaps Pro feature.
How to Set Up Zotero Sync with Litmaps
First, you need to set up Zotero Sync by authenticating your Zotero account and setting it up with Litmaps. Here's how:
Log into your account on the Litmaps App
Click "Sync" in the sidebar
Click on "Authenticate a new Zotero Account"
You'll be redirected to a Zotero login screen – log in if prompted
Click "Accept Defaults" when Zotero asks your permission for Litmaps to connect to your Zotero account
Click "Return to Litmaps"
Your Zotero Sync is now set up. Any Synced Tags you use in Litmaps will be automatically updated in your Zotero.
How to Create Zotero-Synced Litmaps Tags
Once you've set up Zotero Sync, you can now create Zotero-synced Litmaps Tags.
You can add or remove articles to these Tags, and your changes will be automatically reflected in your Zotero collection.
Here's how to create a Zotero-synced Tag:
Click "Sync" in the sidebar
Click "Create a new Zotero-synced Tag"
Choose a collections from your connected Zotero account
Click "Create Tag"
Your new synced Tag may take a few minutes to fully load, especially for big collections.
From here, you can click "Explore Related Articles" and instantly start discovering relevant literature based on your Zotero collection.
How to disconnect Zotero
You can disconnect your Zotero account with the following steps:
Click "Sync" in the sidebar
Click "Manage your Zotero libraries"
Click the options on your Zotero account
Click "Disconnect"
From this area you can also add other Zotero accounts.
Zotero-Synced Collections – FAQ
Why are some of my Zotero Collection's contents not showing?
Litmaps won't show all types of documents that can be added to a Zotero Collection. Examples of unsupported formats include notes and PDF files.
Which actions are synced?
Adding and removing articles
Editing article metadata
Which actions are not synced?
Edits to the name of the Tag and/or Collection
What happens if I delete a synced Litmaps Tag or Zotero Collection?
Deleting the Litmaps Tag will have no effect on the Zotero Collection
Deleting the Zotero Collection will remove all articles from the Litmaps Tag
Can I sync with someone else's Zotero Library that I'm part of?
Yes – all of the Zotero Libraries associated with your Zotero account will be visible from the Create Zotero-Synced Tag menu.
Why does an article look slightly different in Litmaps?
Where possible, Litmaps will associate an article in your Zotero Collection with an article we have within our database.
Can I change the permissions?
You can change which Zotero Permissions Litmaps requires by clicking the "Change Permissions" button when setting up Zotero Authentication. However, modifying any of these permissions will stop the Zotero Sync from working.
Can I connect multiple Zotero accounts to Litmaps?
Yes! Open your account's Zotero settings as described above, and click "Authenticate a new Zotero Library". You're able to browse all connected Zotero accounts from the Create Zotero-Synced Tag menu using the account dropdown:
