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Mendeley Reference Manager

Step 1: register a Mendeley account

Register a Mendeley account if you don't have one: you need an account to use Mendeley.

On Mendeley website, click "Create account" to register.

Step 2: install Mendeley Reference Manager

To install Mendeley Reference Manager on your own computer:

  1. Click the Download button on Mendeley Website
  2. Download Mendeley Reference Manager for Windows, MacOS, or Linux

  1. Install the downloaded file on your computer.
  2. Open Mendeley Reference Manager on your computer, sign in with your Mendeley account, and start to use it!

If you would like to install Mendeley Reference Manager on a University-managed Windows computer,  you will need to do so through Software Center. Click here for step-by-step guide to locate Software Center.

Note: Software Center requires the VPN to be connected when away from the campus network. Information on how to configure a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection on a University-managed Windows computer.

  1.  Open Software Center
  2. Type Mendeley Reference Manager in the search box, and click search button. Mendeley Reference Manger will appear. Click it to install.

  1. Open Mendeley Reference Manager on your computer, sign in with your Mendeley account, and start to use it!