EndNote: the Basics

While EndNote does not recommend saving EndNote libraries onto Cloud-based storage systems (i..e, Tufts Box, DropBox, Google Drive), it can be done by compressing your EndNote library to create a single file that can then be uploaded.

Do not  directly upload the .enl and accompanying .data file directly onto a cloud-based storage system, as the library will be corrupted.

The following method of sharing references will allow references to be emailed as an attachment, uploaded onto a Cloud-based storage system, or imported into another citation manager (i.e., Zotero, Mendeley)

1. In your EndNote library select the references you want to share. Use Ctrl +A (or ⌘ key) to select all of your references. 
2. In the command ribbon, select  File > Export...
3. Browse for and select a location to save the file. Then select the following:
   • Save as type select Text File (.txt).
   • Output style select RefMan (RIS) Export. If this style is not listed as an option, select Select Another at the top of the pull-down menu; a window listed output styles will open. Scroll down the list and select RefMan (RIS) Export.
   • Save the file.
4. This file can be emailed as an attachment, uploaded onto a Cloud-based storage system or imported into another citation manager.