Importing references

How to import references

How to optimise import of files to Covidence

How to import Open Access references

An explanation of how Covidence retrieves Open Access full text articles.

How to bulk import PDFs

How to undo an import

How to manage duplicates

Automation using the Cochrane RCT classifier

How to track databases, registers, and other sources

FAQ: Why are the abstracts missing from my imported studies?

FAQ: Help me troubleshoot importing references

How to update a review with new studies

It's time to update your review! Here are some tips on how to do this in Covidence  

Merging and un-merging studies

FAQ: How does Covidence detect duplicates?

How to use Zotero to bulk upload full texts

How to troubleshoot when bulk uploading PDFs

How to use EndNote to bulk upload full texts

Background to the Bulk PDF import tool

Improved experience when uploading and managing full texts

FAQ: Turning automation features on and off

In automation options, what happens to studies when I toggle 'Remove references reporting on non-RCTs' on and off?

FAQ: Do the automation options in Covidence replace the Cochrane RCT Filter in literature searches?

Data Privacy in Covidence: A Guide to PDFs and LLM Usage