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Add files already on your device

Drag and drop

You can add papers to Mendeley by dragging and dropping files or folders into the Mendeley Desktop window.

Mendeley will automatically extract the details from the documents and create a library entry.

You can drag and drop the following files into your library directly:

Add a specific file or folder

You can also use the "Add Files…" or "Add Folder…" in the "File" menu or the "Add" button to select a specific files or folder from a location on your computer and add it to your Mendeley library.

Watch folder

Another option to add files is by selecting "Watch Folder.." under the "File" menu. After picking the folders that you want Mendeley to watch, all new PDFs in those folders will be imported into Mendeley automatically.

Use the Web Importer

You can use the Mendeley Web Importer to import papers, web pages and other documents directly into your reference library from search engines and academic databases.

Click here to the download page and check for more information

Some tips for adding documents

Manually create an entry

You can manually input the details of a reference by using the "Add Entry Manually…" in the "File" menu. Select the appropriate document type and complete the fields to create a library entry using the details you provide.

Always review your additions

Your ability to cite accurately is dependent on the accuracy of your library entries.

Whenever you add a new reference to your library, it is highly recommended that your review its details for accuracy.

If you need to amend the details of a selected paper, simply click the appropriate field in the "Details" tab and correct the information.

Importing Documents into your Library