How to set up Zotero WebDAV
Store your Zotero PDFs with Refory in four steps. Your references, notes and collections keep syncing through your Zotero account as before.
What you need
- Zotero on your computer, signed in to your Zotero account
- A Refory account
Set it up
1. Create an app key in Refory
In Refory, open Account and choose Add a device. Name the device, for example “Work laptop”, and create its key. Copy the key right away. It is only shown once.
2. Open Zotero’s sync settings
In Zotero, open Settings (called Preferences on some computers) and choose Sync.
3. Choose WebDAV
Under File Syncing, set Sync attachment files in My Library using to WebDAV.
4. Enter your details and verify
URL refory.cloud
Username Your Refory email
Password The app key from step 1
Don’t add /zotero to the URL. Click Verify Server. If it fails, create a new app key and try again.
Good to know
- Only files in My Library sync this way. Shared group libraries use Zotero’s own storage.
- Use a separate app key on each computer. If you lose a laptop, revoke its key in your account.
- Don’t move your Zotero folder into Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive. Zotero warns this can damage your library.
Does it work on all my devices?
Yes, wherever Zotero lets you choose WebDAV for file syncing. Use the same URL and email, with a separate app key for each device.