Master MyCiter in Minutes
Comprehensive step-by-step written guides and hands-on YouTube video tutorials to elevate your research efficiency.
Visual Walkthroughs & Demos
How to Download and Install MyCiter
Step-by-step tutorial on downloading, installing, and setting up MyCiter and the Word Add-in on Windows.
Adding sources to project in MyCiter
Comprehensive guide to importing references, organizing citations, and managing research sources in MyCiter projects.
How to Add Sources to MyCiter Projects (Urdu / Hindi)
Detailed Urdu/Hindi walkthrough on importing research papers, adding citations, and managing sources in your MyCiter workspace.
Mastering MS Word Add-in for Dissertations
A step-by-step tutorial on writing long research papers, inserting citations, and formatting complex bibliographies.
Switching Citation Styles (APA, MLA, Chicago & 10,000+ CSL)
How to switch between 10,000+ citation styles like APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, and custom university templates in real time.
Device Slot Management & Cloud Backup
Guide to managing account licenses across multiple laptops and desktops, offline sync, and data safety.
Step-by-Step Documentation
Installation & Account Setup
Learn how to download MyCiter, log in to your account, and register your primary device.
Step 1: Download & Install Desktop Client
Navigate to the Download page and select the installer for Windows (.msi/.exe). Follow the standard wizard prompts to finish installation.
Step 2: Sign In or Claim Free License
Launch MyCiter. On the welcome screen, click "Sign In" to authenticate with your account, or claim your 50 free source trial directly from the dashboard.
Step 3: Device Registration
Upon your first login, your computer is automatically linked to your account license slot. You can view registered devices in the Account > Devices section.
PDF Importing & Metadata Extraction
Automatically parse research papers, extract DOIs, titles, authors, and construct organized collections.
Step 1: Drag and Drop PDFs into Library
Simply drag any PDF file from File Explorer directly into the MyCiter main window. The parsing engine immediately starts scanning for embedded metadata.
Step 2: Automatic DOI & ISBN Lookup
MyCiter queries CrossRef, PubMed, and arXiv databases automatically. If a DOI is identified, metadata fields (Author, Publication Date, Volume, Page Numbers) are populated instantly.
Step 3: Collections and Tags
Organize items into hierarchical collections or tag them with custom keywords to speed up search and filtering.
Citing Papers in Microsoft Word
Insert dynamic in-text citations and generate formatted bibliographies effortlessly inside MS Word.
Step 1: Enable Microsoft Word Add-in
Open MyCiter Settings -> Integrations and click "Install Word Plugin". Restart Microsoft Word to see the "MyCiter" ribbon tab.
Step 2: Insert In-Text Citation
Place your cursor in your Word document, click "Insert Citation" in the MyCiter toolbar or press the hotkey, search for your paper, and press Enter.
Step 3: Build Bibliography
Click "Insert Bibliography" at the end of your document. MyCiter generates a fully compliant reference list formatted according to your selected citation style.
Managing 10,000+ Citation Styles
Switch seamlessly between APA 7th, MLA 9th, Chicago, Harvard, IEEE, and journal-specific formatting.
Step 1: Open Style Manager
In MyCiter, navigate to Preferences -> Citation Styles. You can search from over 10,000 official CSL (Citation Style Language) repository templates.
Step 2: Instant Style Switching
Select any citation style (e.g. "APA 7th Edition" or "Nature"). Your library and active Word document automatically reformat instantly without altering your raw data.
Step 3: Exporting BibTeX & RIS Files
For LaTeX and Overleaf workflows, select any collection, right-click, and choose "Export Collection -> BibTeX (.bib)".
Cloud Synchronization & Offline Mode
Keep your research library in sync across desktop computers while retaining full offline access.
Step 1: Background Cloud Sync
All edits, annotations, and added references automatically sync to the secure MyCiter Cloud whenever an internet connection is available.
Step 2: Full Offline Functionality
MyCiter stores a complete encrypted local database on your disk. You can search, read PDFs, and draft citations even without an active internet connection.
Step 3: Managing Active Device Slots
Individual plans support up to 3 active devices. To swap a machine, visit your Account Dashboard under Devices and click "Deactivate Slot".
Power User Keyboard Shortcuts
Supercharge your citation workflow with essential hotkeys for search, insertion, and navigation.
Library Navigation Hotkeys
Quickly create entries, search, and copy formatted citations directly to clipboard.
Word Plugin Hotkeys
Trigger citation popup without leaving your typing flow in Word.
Keyboard Shortcuts Quick Cheat Sheet
Essential hotkeys for high-speed reference management
Still have questions or need support?
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