How to sync with EndNote Web

Hello!

I am pretty sure I know where you’re going wrong. Please see the instructions at: http://endnote.com/downloads/available-updates

If you try to install the X6.0.2 update before the X6.0.1, you will get the error you are describing when installing the update. And those updates ARE required to Sync, which is why Sync is not working.

So, please do the following, in this order:

  1. From that website, download the X6.0.1 update and install it per the directions.

  2. Once that’s complete, download and install the X6.0.2 and install it per the directions.

  3. After both patches are successfully installed, please attempt your sync again.

If this still fails, please contact our Technical Support team directly for troubleshooting.

Goodness, I feel like a total pillock!

Thanks for that Gillian!

Don’t feel bad; it’s a very common mistake! Glad I could help.

Hi all,

unfortunately I’m having a somewhat similar problem with sync, but not due to authencitation problems. See below my error message:

Sync Details
Sync was last run: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:05:18 AM +0200
Sync Status: There are changes that need to be sent and received.
Error Code: Server.invalidInput
Error Message: Server.invalidInput - This reference is already expunged

Local Sync Library
Library Name: Ecologia.enl
References: 5734
Groups: 5
Group Sets: 2
Attachments: 5341
Username: dbprovete@gmail.com

Online Sync Library
Serial Number: 5091797072 (Premium until December 31, 2015)
References: 10454
Groups: 5
Group Sets: 2
Attachments: 457 (434.88 MB)

Sync Limits
Number of References: 1000000 (989546 can still be added)
Number of Groups: 5000 (4995 can still be added)
Number of Group Sets: 5000 (4998 can still be added)
Attachment Storage: Unlimited

I’d really appreciate if you could help me solve it. 

Thank you

I’ve been syncing between desktop and web version for some time with no issues. Recently I moved my local endnote file to a new location, and this has broken the sync process. Under Sync Preferences, in the box labelled ‘Sync this endnote library’, it still lists the old file location even though I’ve opened the file from its new location. I assume that’s why it’s not syncing, but it doesn’t seem possible to change the location from within preferences (i.e., when you click on that box, you can’t do anything.) Thanks for any advice. 

@mikegisick wrote:

I’ve been syncing between desktop and web version for some time with no issues. Recently I moved my local endnote file to a new location, and this has broken the sync process. Under Sync Preferences, in the box labelled ‘Sync this endnote library’, it still lists the old file location even though I’ve opened the file from its new location. I assume that’s why it’s not syncing, but it doesn’t seem possible to change the location from within preferences (i.e., when you click on that box, you can’t do anything.) Thanks for any advice. 

Unfortunately, the library path location is a non-editable field. In order to change libraries you will need to reset your Endnote online account.

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Hey there,

i have installed EndNote X7.4 and i have problem synchronising with EndNote web.

I created a new lib (11refs) and even though i set up everything right (as i think) my endnote web lib isnt synchronising. No references are listed online.

Does anyone know the problem and/or solution therefore? or is it just taking some time?

best regards!

Hey there,

i have installed EndNote X7.4 and i have problem synchronising with EndNote web.

I created a new lib (11refs) and even though i set up everything right (as i think) my endnote web lib isnt synchronising. No references are listed online.

Does anyone know the problem and/or solution therefore? or is it just taking some time?

best regards!

Hello support, 

I am currently having a very similiar issue (see attachment) with X7.7, Windows, with a university license.

Error message is: “server.invalidInput - This reference is already expunged”

Also, the progress bar keeps stopping almost at the end of “sending updates” but never fully finishes.

I already changed my password. It didn’t help.

Help, please! :slight_smile:

Thank you!

Ruth

Hello support, 

I am currently having a very similiar issue (see attachment) with X7.7, Windows, with a university license.

Error message is: “server.invalidInput - This reference is already expunged”

Also, the progress bar keeps stopping almost at the end of “sending updates” but never fully finishes.

I already changed my password. It didn’t help.

Help, please! :slight_smile:

Thank you!

Ruth

Amazing post, very helpful for me. Thanks!!

I have the same problem. I run the lateste version of endnote

Sync Details

Sync was last run: Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 13:22:13 PM +0100

Sync Status: There are changes that need to be sent.

Error Code: Server.invalidInput

Error Message: Server.invalidInput - This reference is already expunged

How do I solve this?

Thank you. TW

Hi There! I think I have the same problem. Did you find the solution?

Sync Details

Sync was last run: Wednesday, November 07, 2018 at 10:42:39 AM +0100

Sync Status: There are changes that need to be received.

Error Code: Server.AuthenticationToken.invalidUserCredentials

Error Message: The username/password specified is not valid.

Local Sync Library

Library Name: My EndNote Library.enl

References: 1152

Groups: 0

Group Sets: 1

Attachments: 2

Username: a.e.de_wit@lumc.nl

Online Sync Library

Serial Number: 3091856020 (Premium until December 29, 2019)

References: 1152

Groups: 0

Group Sets: 1

Attachments: 2 (29.73 MB)

Sync Limits

Number of References: 1000000 (998848 can still be added)

Number of Groups: 5000 (5000 can still be added)

Number of Group Sets: 5000 (4999 can still be added)

Attachment Storage: Unlimited

Regards!