How can I install EndNote?

EndNote is a piece of reference management software, used to make formatting references and bibliographies in your academic work easier. It allows you to save references from online resources, and export them into your EndNote library.

You will require a CampusNet or VPN connection to download the installation files, and to run EndNote when it has been installed.

Download and install Endnote for Mac and for Windows. For personal devices we recommend you right-click the downloaded installer, and select 'Run as Administrator'.

The items above will download as zip files. You will need to:

Ensure you are connected to the internet
Download the zip
Extract the downloaded files

For the Mac file, once dowloaded:

Quit Microsoft Word if you have this app open
Open the downloaded package, double-click 'Install EndNote 21', click 'Install', then click 'Next' to complete the install wizard, which may take some time, until it says 'Done'
When prompted, enter an administrator password
The first time you launch Endnote, it may request access to your Documents folder; click OK
Microsoft Word may also request access to control Endnote 21; click OK

For the Windows file, once downloaded:

Quit Microsoft Word if you have this app open
Right click on 'install.bat' and select 'Run as Administrator'. If prompted, allow permission
Depending on the speed of your computer installation will take 5-10 minutes. Once the black command window disappears, installation is complete
Open Endnote 21 by clicking the link in the 'Start Menu'.