How to add a reference from a website
Download the extension
You will need to download the web importer extension for browsers which are available for Chrome and Firefox which are available at: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/web-importer/
Once this is set up, you can now use it to add references that you wish to add to Mendeley.
Exporting to Mendeley from online resources
There are different ways of exporting references to Mendeley depending on the site or resource you are on. You should always edit the files as they are being added to your Mendeley account. If this step is missed, the references may not be accurate if the information inputted into your Mendeley library is not correct.
Exporting from online resources
Exporting references from online resources is generally the recommended way to get references into your library.
EBSCOhost databases (Academic Search, Business Source, Cinahl, Greenfile, MathSci Net, Omnifile, SocIndex, SportsDiscus)
Exporting a single reference
Option one – Import RIS file
Option Two – Drag & Drop RIS file (Chrome)
One way of adding files is to drag and drop pdf files into Mendeley