EndNote

EndNote is software to help you manage your references/citations.

EndNote lets you:

• store and organise references 
• import references from online databases 
• insert citations into a Word document and create a reference list or bibliography in the style of your choice, such as APA 7th
• share references with other researchers

EndNote is available for Windows and Mac computers, and an online version is also available.

EndNote desktop vs EndNote Web

• EndNote desktop is software installed on a specific computer. It provides more functionality and is highly recommended. 
• EndNote Web is an online version of the EndNote program and is stored on the EndNote provider Clarivate's servers. 

EndNote and referencing styles

• Even though EndNote will do a lot of work for you, you still need to have a working knowledge of the referencing style you are using, especially when entering references manually into your EndNote library or editing imported references.
• Some references require specific choices in EndNote records to produce correct citations. Check the APA 7th & EndNote and Chicago & EndNote sections of this guide for some examples.
• For detailed instructions on referencing generally, check the Library's referencing guides.

EndNote video playlist

These videos cover all the essentials of using EndNote, using APA7 as the example reference style.

More EndNote videos from Clarivate

• How to use EndNote 2025 in three minutes (Windows)
• How to use EndNote 2025 in three minutes (MacOS)

Using EndNote

If you are new to EndNote or would like to refresh your skills on using EndNote, we suggest you: 

• watch the AUT Library EndNote video playlist
• visit the EndNote training YouTube channel
• attend AUT Library EndNote workshops

EndNote technical issues 

AUT ICT Service Team provides technical support for EndNote. If you have any technical issues with your EndNote installation, please contact the ICT Service Desk. AUT staff should log a job with ICT in ServiceNow. 

The EndNote knowledge base answers many questions asked by EndNote users. You can also email your questions to the EndNote support team.