You will also need your login details when using the Word plugin to insert citations in your documents, so make sure you keep a record of them!

You will then be taken to the Sign in screen to login with the email address and password you used when creating the account.

Click on this link to activate your account.

You will be sent an email containing an activation link.

Enter your email address - we recommend using a personal email address instead of your University one so that you can continue to use EndNote online when you have left the University.

Click on ‘ Register’ on the right of the screen.

Follow the link below to EndNote Online.

If your account is not linked to the University you won’t be able to use the Online Search to add references from the Library catalogue or the full list of styles. This will give you access to an enhanced version of EndNote online, which is linked to the University of Reading.

To use EndNote Basic with Word or LibreOffice, see EndNote Online and Cite While You Write.We recommend registering for your account whilst on campus and connected to the Eduroam wifi or using a campus PC.

Since EndNote Online refers to both the Basic and desktop-related versions, note that not all features will be available.

Instructions for using EndNote Basic are available on an extensive Help page which is available from a link in the upper right hand corner of the EndNote Basic page.

In EndNote Basic, download the Cite While You Write plug in from the 'Format' tab from the main library view.

Go to the EndNote Online site through the Harvard proxy server.

EndNote Basic does not let you transfer attached PDF files. Harvard users have access to EndNote Basic and need not purchase EndNote to use it (EndNote Basic does not involve the desktop version).

Is not as robust an online system as some other tools.

Is not as robust a tool as the desktop version.

Is recommended for those who particularly like the interface and want the advantages of a Web-based library.

Synchronizes your library across devices including iPad (using EndNote app).

Creates bibliographies in Word documents (using a limited number of citation styles).

Manages references in an online library.

EndNote Basic is the online-only version of EndNote.

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