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EndNote 20 for Windows

Step-by-step guidance on using the most popular functions of EndNote 20 on PC

About this Page: Install EndNote

This page has step-by-step instructions on how to install EndNote 20 onto your office or personal computer. 
EndNote 20 compatibility:
Find EndNote 20 compatibility information here: EndNote Compatibility and System Requirements. 

Download and install EndNote onto your office or home PC

Note: These instructions are based on using Internet Explorer, and other browsers may display slightly differently.

  1. Click to download button

Click here to download

 

  1. An EndNote Software article will open. Select Click Here to download the Product Key .txt file.

     

  2. Select Continue and log in with your JagID and password. BOX will open.

     

  3. Download and open the .txt file and copy the product key, or write down the product key number.

     

  4. Go back to the EndNote Software article, and select Click Here to Download.

     

  5. When prompted whether you want to run or save EndNote-20-for-Windows.exe, select Run. Alternatively, select Save and then Run.

     

  6. You should be prompted with an EndNote 20 Setup dialog box. Select Next.

     

  7. Paste the product key from the .txt file or input it if you wrote it down.

     

  8. Select Next. Follow the prompts to finish the installation, selecting 'Typical' installation.

     

  9. Find EndNote by selecting Start > All Programs > EndNote folder. For quick access, click and drag the EN icon to your taskbar.

     

     

Conditions of use

Before downloading EndNote 20, you must read the following Conditions of Use:

The EndNote software can only be used by current Augusta University staff or students.

The software may be installed on University-owned computers and personally-owned computers, including home computers and laptops. The computer owner must be a current Augusta University staff member or student. The use of the program must be for coursework, research or other work directly related to Augusta University.


The software may only be used during the term of Augusta University’s license agreement.

If the University ceases the site license or if you leave Augusta University, you must discontinue use of and uninstall all copies of the Software. No further product upgrades or technical support will be provided once the license has ceased.

The software cannot be sold, lent, or transferred to anyone or electronic forum except eligible members of Augusta University.
The software’s component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer. The following is also prohibited: reverse engineering, de-compiling, translation, modification, distribution, broadcasting, dissemination, or creation of derivative works from the Software.

FAQ

FAQ

Q. When I try to install EndNote on my office PC, I am prompted to input Administrator credentials before I can continue setup. What do I do?

A. This means you need further permission to download and install all or certain programs on your computer.

Submit a ticket to I.T. Help Desk to request EndNote to be installed on your office computer.