# Paperpile

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/paperpile/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/disability/resources/

Paperpile is a web-based reference tool that simplifies the process of managing, citing and sharing research papers and references.

It can be integrated with Google Drive to store PDFs, and with Google Docs and Microsoft Word to cite references in written documents.

## Key features

- Best used with Google Chrome (using another browser may not give you full functionality).
- Keep all your research papers and references in one place.
- Plugins available that allow you to cite with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
- Share your references with others when working collaboratively.
- Sync your library with Google Drive for PDF storage.
- Compatible with various citation styles.

## Access instructions

[Open Paperpile](https://paperpile.com/)

- [How to register and install Paperpile](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/article/Paperpile-Register-and-install)

## Related tools

- [Google Chrome](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-chrome/)
- [Google Docs](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-workspace/)
- [Google Drive](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-drive/)
- [EndNote](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/endnote/)
- [Microsoft Word](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/microsoft-365/)
- [Zotero](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/zotero/)
- [More studying tools](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/studying/)

Available to staff and students

You can use this service on University-managed and personal devices.

App and web-based

Compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. It also works in your web browser.

Funded by the University

There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

## Access instructions

[Open Paperpile](https://paperpile.com/)

- [How to register and install Paperpile](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/article/Paperpile-Register-and-install)

## Related tools

- [Google Chrome](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-chrome/)
- [Google Docs](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-workspace/)
- [Google Drive](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/google-drive/)
- [EndNote](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/endnote/)
- [Microsoft Word](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/microsoft-365/)
- [Zotero](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/zotero/)
- [More studying tools](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/studying/)

## Guides and help

### How-to guides and set up

- [How to register and install Paperpile](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/article/Paperpile-Register-and-install)
- [Paperpile Help Center](https://paperpile.com/help/) (paperpile.com)
- [More software and apps and how to obtain them](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/tools/software/)

[Search all our guides and help](https://support.york.ac.uk/s/)

### Training and best practice

- [Reference management: a practical guide](https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/reference-management) looks at the processes and features of the reference management applications available at York, including Paperpile. It includes advice on the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- [Attend a Digital Skills Training session](https://subjectguides.york.ac.uk/skills/training) on reference management. These sessions run every semester.

## Contact for support

If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please [contact IT Services](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/contact/).

## Service commitments

Your responsibilities and policies

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

- [Information policy](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/policies/information-policy/info-policy-and-you/)
- [Using University information](https://www.york.ac.uk/about/organisation/governance-documents/ordinances-regulations/regulation-11/)
- [Safe use of information on devices](https://www.york.ac.uk/staff/policies/information-policy/index/safe-use-of-information-on-devices/)

Service performance

### Availability

- This is a live service, available 24/7.

### Support

- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our [opening hours](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/contact/).
- Support is available via the [Paperpile forum](https://paperpile.com/help/) (paperpile.com).

### Standards

- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

Feedback and complaints

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

- [How to give feedback](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/contact/feedback)
- [Complaints procedure](https://www.york.ac.uk/it-services/about/policies/complaints/)

Page last reviewed: 23 December 2025