How to use Mendeley for cross-device literature synchronization?

Mendeley enables seamless cross-device literature synchronization through its cloud-based platform by linking all devices to a single Mendeley account. This functionality requires a registered Mendeley account and internet connectivity across the devices. Users control synchronization via the Sync Library button in Mendeley Desktop or options in the Mendeley mobile app; metadata, annotations, and file attachments sync automatically while background syncing maintains updates. Ensure devices run compatible Mendeley applications (Desktop, Web Importer, iOS, Android) and have sufficient cloud storage allocation. Begin by installing Mendeley Desktop, signing in to your account, and adding your library. Install the Mendeley app on mobile devices and log in with the same credentials. Activate the Sync Library feature on each device; subsequent additions or changes anywhere (PDF imports, annotations, collections) will propagate automatically across devices once connected to the internet, ensuring access to your complete, updated library and facilitating citation workflows.