Why ThesisDrive exists

A cleaner WebDAV path for Zotero users.

ThesisDrive is built to make Zotero file syncing feel straightforward. Instead of asking researchers to piece together a separate WebDAV host, special passwords, and storage settings, ThesisDrive gives you a single account flow and a WebDAV-ready endpoint built for Zotero.

  • Use one ThesisDrive account for the WebDAV username and password you enter in Zotero.
  • Keep Zotero data sync on zotero.org while ThesisDrive handles attachment file syncing through WebDAV.
  • Skip the SSL certificate and reverse-proxy headache that often makes self-hosted WebDAV frustrating for less technical users.
  • Stay on a simpler setup path than a DIY WebDAV server, while keeping more control than full Zotero cloud storage alone.
Setup

How to connect ThesisDrive to Zotero

The exact menu labels vary a bit by device, but the fields you need are the same: your Zotero account for data sync, and your ThesisDrive WebDAV credentials for attachment file sync.

Start on macOS or Windows first. If you try to start the WebDAV connection from the mobile app before desktop setup is complete, it will not work. After the first successful WebDAV login on macOS or Windows, the iPhone, iPad, and Android apps should work normally with the same ThesisDrive settings.

Step 1 Sign in to Zotero

Use your normal zotero.org account for library data sync.

Step 2 Choose WebDAV

In attachment syncing, select WebDAV for your personal library files.

Step 3 Use ThesisDrive details

Copy your WebDAV URL, ThesisDrive email, and password from your account.

1. Sign in to your Zotero account for data sync. In Zotero for macOS, open Zotero → Settings, then go to Sync.
2. Switch file syncing to WebDAV. In the same Sync screen, find attachment syncing for your personal library and choose WebDAV instead of Zotero storage.
3. Enter your ThesisDrive details. Fill in Zotero's WebDAV fields exactly like this:
Protocolhttps://
Addressdav.thesisdrive.org
Login
ThesisDrive credentials
4. Verify the server. Click Verify Server. Zotero will automatically create the /zotero folder.
5. Run a sync. Click Zotero's sync button and test with a PDF attachment. If the verification succeeds, your attachment files should now sync through ThesisDrive.

ThesisDrive is intended for Zotero attachment file syncing over WebDAV. Zotero’s own documentation says group-library file syncing is only supported via Zotero storage, while WebDAV works for personal libraries.

Plans

Current ThesisDrive plans

These cards load from the live ThesisDrive tier settings, so they match what is currently configured in the service.