# Import papers from Zotero

Elicit's [Zotero](https://www.zotero.org/) integration helps you bring your paper collections into Elicit for data extraction and analysis.

# Connecting your Zotero account to Elicit

Go to your [Elicit settings](https://elicit.com/settings)

Scroll down to the Integrations section

Click the **Connect** button

![Screenshot of the Elicit Settings page showing the Integrations section with the Connect button for linking a Zotero account](https://elicit-e64f0748155d.intercom-attachments-1.com/i/o/sumscdci/2313041351/51c08fb80248cab4d4d3fc652ce1/bf528eb0-0958-4079-b8ac-64711fd71cb8.png?expires=1789711200&signature=db0dbc05796c916036a114565da21d5963fcec4af5ed96c0cba9fc9dff5c9c76&req=diMmFcl6nIJaWPMW3nq%2BgWykK%2FWEinjxf7voQZ41cYu1T91BkfzWHFdb5uD0%0AK9gatbYdNfuyWQEvuXDUWeQImLI%3D%0A)

Log in to Zotero, if necessary

Accept the default permissions for the secure connection

You will be redirected to your [Elicit library](https://elicit.com/library)

# Importing your collections from Zotero

Once your account is connected, you'll be able to **Import from Zotero** directly into your library any time. Click the Import from Zotero button and choose any collection you'd like.

![Screenshot of the Elicit Library showing the Import from Zotero button and collection selection interface](https://elicit-e64f0748155d.intercom-attachments-1.com/i/o/sumscdci/2313041401/2a68f24604a371334da5d81525bb/3271b92f-5331-4ff7-a78f-62459f3d1244.png?expires=1789711200&signature=07d7c66634fe8052322f62fba8aba433e3a0d00f04fec28875190c80d2d5e756&req=diMmFcl6nIVfWPMW3nq%2BgY9Og4lpz4HM77zNJQfPnOpciQETm0KKZxc3qdvs%0AB5TGr0BWJmK5CSpqz20h9RLrz3Y%3D%0A)

Note: there are some limitations to Zotero import. If you're having trouble, check out the [troubleshooting article](https://support.elicit.com/en/articles/14744240).

# Use the Zotero integration to...

- Analyze papers that you couldn't find in Elicit search

- Prioritize papers to read based on what they did or found

- Find themes and patterns across papers

- Extract information from papers to analyze

- Extract data or screen papers for a systematic review