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These are frequently asked questions by readers. If you can't find an answer to your question here, please email us at hello@leanpub.com.

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Written by Leanpub Support, Peter Armstrong and Len Epp

Leanpub stopped supporting MOBI files, because Amazon is stopping Send to Kindle support for MOBI. How can I get a Leanpub book on my Kindle?

Keywords: MOBI, EPUB, Kindle, Amazon
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I paid with PayPal but I can't access my purchase and I didn't get a purchase receipt email. What happened here, and what can I do?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I've signed up for the Weekly Sale Newsletter and the Monthly Sale Newsletter, but I'm not seeing books and courses on the topics I'm interested in. What can I do?

Keywords: Weekly Sale, Monthly Sale, newsletter, newsletters, email newsletter, topics, categories, subjects
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

On my Kindle, I can adjust the font size and make other formatting changes on some Leanpub books I've bought, but not on other Leanpub books I've bought. Why?

Keywords: book, books, bundle, font size, Kindle, select word, dictionary
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

A book or course I bought on Leanpub has been updated. How can I find out what has been updated?

Keywords: update, updates, how, where, see, list, changelog, version, versions
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Why is Leanpub discontinuing its MOBI support? Can I send EPUB to Kindle instead?

Short version: Because Amazon is discontinuing the ability to send MOBI files to Kindle via the Amazon Kindle Personal Documents Service...
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm purchasing on behalf of a European company. How can I remove VAT from the charge?

Keywords: VAT, remove, invoice, company, VAT number, receipt
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I represent a tax exempt American / US organization. Can I submit my tax exemption form / tax exempt certificate to Leanpub, before I make a purchase?

Keywords: tax, exempt exemption, form, university, buy
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Do I need a Reader Membership to make purchases?

I've bought Leanpub books for a long time. Now that Leanpub has Reader Memberships, do I need one?
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How can I get a PDF version of a Leanpub ebook on my Kindle?

Keywords: how, Kindle, PDF, upload, download, add, library, Amazon
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

My EPUB ebook file is too big for email or Send to Kindle. What can I do to get the ebook on my Kindle?

Keywords: Kindle, Send to Kindle, EPUB, ebook, too large, too big, file size
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Sign Up for Email Notifications When an Item in Your Wish List Goes on Sale (pending feature)

Keywords: sale, email, discount, coupon, when, how, notify, notification
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I'm not seeing a course I bought in my Leanpub library. What can I do?

Keywords: course, can't find, can't see, not appearing
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated this week

Can I use a third-party service to create a Print-on-Demand version of a Leanpub book that I've purchased?

Keywords: print, print on demand, copy, permission
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Will a Reader Membership allow me access to all the books available on Leanpub?

Keywords: reader membership, membership, books, all books, everything, courses, all courses
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I bought an ebook on Leanpub, and the author has now published a print version on another platform. Can I get a discount for the print version?

Keywords: ebook, print, printed, hard copy, published, discount, deal
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How can I get notified if a Leanpub ebook, ebook bundle, or online course goes on sale?

Keywords: sale, discount, newsletter, coupon
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What happens when I send someone a gift?

Keywords: gift, what happens, see, how
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Can I buy a Leanpub book, bundle, or course from Leanpub, if I'm in Pakistan?

Keywords: country, pay, payment, buy, Pakistan, dropdown
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Leanpub Reader Memberships

Keywords: membership, memberships, reader membership, plan, features
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Do you accept purchases from India?

Keywords: India, purchase, purchases, buy
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A book I'd like to buy is incomplete, and hasn't been updated in a long time. What do you do about abandoned book projects?

Keywords: abandoned, unfinished, incomplete, author, contact
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I accidentally archived a book. How can I get it back?

Keywords: archive, book, get it back, un-archive
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If I bought a book, do I have to pay for the second edition?

Keywords: edition, version, new, pay, already bought
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Why do I have to click a "magic link" in my receipt email to confirm my purchase, and sign in to Leanpub? What can I do if the link has expired or is no longer valid?

Keywords: email, receipt, click, magic link, purchase
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated this week

I'm unable to make purchases on Leanpub. Why is this happening, and what can I do?

Keywords: purchase, buy, credit card, declined, how, complete, won't complete, error, can't buy, cannot purchase
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Why doesn't "Go to page" take me to the correct page in Preview, in the PDF? What can I do to go to the right page?

Keywords: wrong page, PDF, wrong page number
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How can I share my wish list for others to buy me a book?

Keywords: wish list, wishlist, how, public, gift
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Why are the downloads so far down on the post-purchase page?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I've got a coupon code but can't find where I can enter the code to redeem the coupon. Help!

Keywords: coupon code, coupon, where, fill in, enter, how, token, gift code
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I set up a profile page on Leanpub and it's gone now! All I see is a message that says "Something is missing". What can I do?

Keywords: profile, page, missing, gone
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I accidentally paid too much and I want a partial refund. Can you help?

Short answer: No, please do a full refund and buy it again for the lower price. Leanpub does not handle partial refunds currently.
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How do I buy a Leanpub book?

Keywords: how, buy, what happens, book
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There is an author with books would like to buy in a bundle. What can I do?

Keywords: bundle, author, books, two, three
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Where can I download a book or access a course I've purchased? Where is my Leanpub library?

Keywords: book, course, download, where, access, purchase
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How can I find out more information about Leanpub authors?

Keywords: authors, who, bio, information
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I bought a book but I didn't get any download links. What can I do?

Keywords: book, course, bundle, bought, purchase, email, download, links, cannot, did not get, how
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I got a refund for a Leanpub book or course that I purchased, but I didn't request a refund. Also, the book or course is no longer available in my Leanpub library. Why did this happen?

Keywords: refund, didn't request, unexpected, why, no longer available
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm trying to send myself a custom receipt by email and I'm not getting the receipt emails. I've checked my junk or spam folder and it's not there. What can I do?

Keywords: custom receipt, receipt, custom invoice, invoice, not receiving
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Leanpub's prices are all in US dollars, but my local currency is not US dollars. Can I still buy something on Leanpub?

Keywords: USD, US$, dollars, currency, different
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

What happens when I purchase a Leanpub ebook? How do I get access to download the ebook?

Keywords: ebook, how, purchase, what happens
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I want to buy copies of an ebook for students or faculty at a university or college. Do you have a special arrangement for university purchases?

Keywords: purchase, university, students, faculty, license, campus
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I did not receive the verification code by email. What can I do to complete my purchase?

Keywords: email, verification code, not getting not receiving, didn't get
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I want to use your Send to Kindle feature but I can't get a free.kindle email address. What can I do?

Keywords: send to kindle, free.kindle, email address
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm having trouble getting a book onto Kindle. What can I do?

Keywords: kindle, my kindle, trouble, cannot open file
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Where Can I Find a List of All My Purchases?

Keywords: list, purchases, past
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How to Add Leanpub as an Approved Sender for Kindle

Keywords: Kindle, approved sender, personal document settings
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What to Do if You Get a "Verify your Kindle document" Message, and Updating Leanpub if You Edit Your Kindle Email on Amazon

Keywords: Kindle, verify, email, document
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm having trouble opening a .zip file in Windows 10. What can I do?

Keywords: Windows 10, zip, unzip, unzipping, trouble, can't access
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I accidentally archived a course. How can I get it back?

Keywords: archive, course, get it back, un-archive
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated this week

The Mac Kindle app crashes when I try to load a Leanpub ebook. What can I do?

Keywords: Kindle, Mac, crash, won't load
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I would like to buy a book, but it is not complete. Will I get updates for free? Will the book be completed?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

What are the general terms and conditions for purchasing ebooks, bundles, and courses from Leanpub?

Keywords: general terms and conditions
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I want to share my email address with a Leanpub author so they can add me to their mailing list or newsletter and otherwise contact me. How can I do that?

Keywords: email address, mailing list, newsletter, author
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Links with # anchors aren't working in the PDF

Keywords: links, not working, PDF
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Some Leanpub books have a free sample available to download. But some don't have a free sample. Why is this happening?

Keywords: no sample, can't find sample
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm interested in buying a Leanpub book, but it's incomplete and hasn't been updated in a while. How can I find out if the author intends to finish the book?

Keywords: incomplete, updated, long time, while
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I bought a course but I can't find it in my Leanpub library. What should I do?

Keywords: course, library, can't find
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Can I print out my Leanpub ebook for personal use?

Keywords: print book, personal use
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

What are the shipping costs for a Leanpub book? (Quick answer: we only sell ebooks, so there are no shipping costs. We do not sell print books.)

Keywords: shipping, ship, costs, how long
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Some Leanpub books have a table of contents, and others don't. Why is that?

Keywords: table of contents, ToC
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I want to write a review of a Leanpub book. How can I do that?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm using the Kindle app in iOS to read Leanpub books, and it keeps losing my place in the book, whenever I close the app and then re-open it. What can I do?

Keywords: Kindle, losing place
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I found a coupon link but it has expired. What can I do?

Keywords: coupon, expired, outdated, monthly sale, weekly sale
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Leanpub books can be updated with new content any time. What can I do to get notified when a Leanpub author publishes a new version of their book or course?

Keywords: notify, new version
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How can I read a Leanpub book on Apple's Books app?

Keywords: iOS, iPad, iPhone, Apple, Books, iBooks
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

How can I share my email address with the authors of Leanpub books I've purchased, so they can add me to their mailing lists?

Keywords: email, share, author, mailing list, email newsletter
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm seeing two copies of the same book or course in my library. How did this happen, and what can I do?

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I am having a problem reading a Leanpub book in my PocketBook reader. Is there anything I can do?

Keywords: PocketBook reader, problem
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

A bought a book and it doesn't open in my Kobo reader. What can I do?

Keywords: Kobo, doesn't work, doesn't open
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I'm signed in with one web browser, but when I try to use another web browser, I'm asked to sign in to Leanpub. What can I do?

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The Leanpub FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Leanpub
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How can I contact a Leanpub author?

Keywords: contact, author, reach out, feedback, how, email, message
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I didn't get download links for my purchase. What can I do?

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I bought a book from Leanpub and it is missing some content. Can you help me?

I bought a book and it's missing a chapter. Help!
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

When I bought a Leanpub book, the author made a special offer to get additional content, but I can't find access to it. What can I do?

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I've got a question for a Leanpub author. How can I contact them?

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I'm trying to use your Send to Kindle feature, but it is not working! What can I do?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

Why doesn't Leanpub erase users' Personal Data when they receive a request to do so from a third-party service?

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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

The VAT rate for ebooks in my country changed recently, but Leanpub is still charging the old rate. Why is that?

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How do I buy multiple copies of a course?

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Can I buy multiple copies of a course with a coupon?

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If an author deletes their Leanpub account, will their books and courses be removed from my Leanpub library?

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I bought a book or a course from Leanpub, but the book or course was removed from my Leanpub library, and my purchase was refunded. What happened?!?

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I've been reading a Leanpub book on Kindle and saved lots of highlights and notes. Can I update the book on Kindle, or do I have to replace it and lose my highlights and notes?

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Is there DRM on Leanpub ebooks?

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I bought a book and I would like to upgrade my purchase to buy the whole bundle the book is in. Can I do that?

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I don't see the Send to Kindle button for a book in my library. What can I do?

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I am trying to purchase a book and I am getting transaction failed or internal error. What can I do?

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I was charged VAT, but I actually have a VAT number. Can you refund my VAT charge?

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Where I can download source code for books?

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How can I read a Leanpub ebook? What apps or devices or e-readers do you recommend or support?

Keywords: how, read, apps, devices, support
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I bought a book on Leanpub. How do I get the latest version of the book?

Keywords: version, latest, recent, how, free, notification
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I'm not getting emails about updates to a book I've bought. What can I do?

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What formats do Leanpub books come in?

What do the PDF, EPUB, MOBI and WEB things mean? How do I read an ebook in one of the formats? Why do some books not have all formats?
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

I would like more information about reading a book before buying it. What can I do?

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Can I get a student discount?

I'm a college student and I'd like a discount. How can I get one?
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Can libraries buy Leanpub books? What is your policy for library purchases?

Keywords: library, libraries, license, terms
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The book I want to buy is available in a number of formats. I did not find the option to select the desired format. Is it hidden somewhere? Does it come after checkout? Or do I pay once for all formats?

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Where can I see a record in my account of gift purchases I have made?

Where can I see the gifts I have given?
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Where can I see a list of gifts I've purchased for other people?

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I can't access personal documents on Kindle

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I cannot find the place again where I can enter my VAT. What's the quickest way to find this?

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Your purchase form is rejecting my VAT number. What can I do?

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I'm in a country where PayPal doesn't operate. How can I get a Leanpub book?

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I bought multiple copies of a book and I want to send tokens by email to people to get the book. What do I do?

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When a new version is published do I get 2 copies in iBooks? And with fiction, do I just get the new instalments or the full book?

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I can't add a book to the shopping cart on my phone! What can I do?

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Can professors and teachers get a review copy or desk copy of a Leanpub book?

Keywords: desk copy, review copy, professor, teacher, lecturer, review, free
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I clicked a download link in an email from Leanpub on my device and it won't open. What can I do?

I can't open an EPUB or MOBI book file on my iPad, what can I do?
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I sent a Leanpub book to my Kindle and the cover is not showing up. What can I do?

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I'm trying to make a purchase and I am seeing the message "Transaction refused due to risk model." What can I do?

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Can I pre-order a book?

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I bought a book or a course but saw an error. Now there is a charge on my account, but I never got the book or course. What is going on? What can I do?

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Converting .doc files to .docx format

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What does it mean that a book is only "X% complete"?

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I'm wondering how to report spelling/conversion errors. I bought a few books, and I see some that have weird characters, and other have some typos

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I'm done with a Leanpub book. Can I share it?

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When I have sold an incomplete work and I publish upgrades, can I give the upgrades for free to those who have already paid?

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The verification code did not work - what should I do?

What to do when you can't log in using the token
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My verification code has expired. What should I do?

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I just bought a book package with Extras to download. Where do I download the Extras?

Keywords: package, extra, extras, code sample, code, video, videos, download, how
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How long does it take to ship a Leanpub book? (Quick answer: we only sell ebooks, so there is no shipping time. We do not sell print books.)

What is the typical shipping time for a Leanpub book?
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Is it possible to change my Leanpub username?

Instructions for how to change your username
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I can't open a PDF. I see “Failed - Insufficient permissions”

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My purchase was blocked. Why is this happening and what can I do?

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I'm trying to buy a book and I see "This transaction cannot be processed."

Leanpub rejected my credit card, saying "This transaction cannot be processed"
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If I buy a book which is in-progress, how does it work? Am I kept current? What about refunds?

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Your site fails on American Express 4 digit CVV codes.

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Why do I need to sign in with my email address? I just want to buy a book!

I bought a book sometime in the past, and did not realize this created an account. I don't know my password. Why are you doing this?
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Why can't I buy Leanpub books on third party stores like Amazon, the iBookstore or Google Play?

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I'm having a problem using a credit card from Russian Federation. Help!

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Why am I seeing a CAPTCHA on checkout? I'm not a robot!

I hate CAPTCHAs!
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Written by Peter Armstrong. Updated over a week ago

Where do I paste a coupon code?

An author gave me a coupon code. Where do I put it?
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Why does Leanpub allow duplicate purchases of a book?

Leanpub shows a warning on a book landing page when I already own a book, but why does it let me purchase it again at all?
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I got a vague error when trying to make a purchase that says "Please try again later". What should I do?

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Do you have your own app for reading Leanpub books?

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Do you have an Android app for reading Leanpub books?

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Leanpub is saying my VAT number is invalid. Why?

I tried to enter my VAT number on your checkout form, and your form said it was invalid. Why?
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The files I'm downloading are too big for my internet connection. What can I do?

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Business Information About Leanpub

What's your address? What's your incorporation number? What's your GST number? What's your VAT number, your DUNS number, or your EIN number?
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PayPal does not support my country or region. Is there another way for me to buy a Leanpub book?

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I believe I have discovered unauthorized use of a photo. What should I do?

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How do I close my Leanpub account?

Keywords: close account, delete, remove, personal data, erasure, data, GDPR
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How do I pay with American Express or Discover card?

Keywords: American Express, Amex, Discover
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How can I remove "This is a Leanpub book" and the Leanpub logo from my book so I can upload it for sale on other websites?

I want to sell my book on another service. How do I get rid of the Leanpub page in my book?
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I tried to buy a book and was taken to a screen that said you would send me a "verification code" by email. Why is this happening, and what should I do next?

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If I want to pay more for a book after I have already bought it, what should I do?

Sometimes readers want to pay for a book after they have got it for free, or pay more for it after reading it
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How do I cite a Leanpub book, for example, if I am quoting from it in a scholarly article or an essay?

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I am going to need to add company information to my purchase receipt/invoice. How can I do that?

Keywords: receipt, invoice, company, name, information, address, add
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I have two Leanpub accounts, but I only want one. What should I do?

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How do I reset or change my password?

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After I buy a Leanpub book, how can I get it onto my device?

Keywords: device, ebook, kindle, device, transfer, file, how, PDF, EPUB, MOBI
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I was trying to buy a book and then the price changed. Why did this happen?

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PayPal is turning down my attempt to make a purchase. What is going on, and what can I do?

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Why are all Leanpub books sold in US dollars?

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How do I buy multiple copies of a book, and then distribute them to people?

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How do I buy a Leanpub book? How do I download or access the book after the purchase is complete?

Keywords: how, buy, purchase
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How do I get a refund?

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If I can't find an answer to my question in this Help Center, what should I do?

If you can't find an answer to your question here, there are other ways to get help!
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What is Leanpub? I'm asking as a reader.

Keywords: Leanpub, what, about, learn, help, information
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Since Leanpub books can be updated any time, I will need a place to go where I can always access the latest version of each book I buy. Do you provide me with a personal library for all my books?

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How do I download the latest version of a Leanpub book?

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Does Leanpub sell print books?

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What if a book looks interesting but I want to take a peek inside before I buy it?

Keywords: look inside, check in advance
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I have two Leanpub accounts, and I would like to merge them into one account. How can I do this?

Keywords: merge accounts, transfer purchases, two accounts, move, move books, between, from, to
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Why do I see a "Suggested Price" and a "Minimum Price" when I buy a Leanpub book? What is "variable pricing"?

Keywords: minimum, suggested, price, pricing
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Some Leanpub books show how much money is going to a good cause. How does this work?

Keywords: cause, causes, charity, non-profit, nonprofit, not-for-profit, share
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Why do book prices have VAT added? Also, why does the price change sometimes? And why do you charge VAT, if you're not in the EU or the UK?

Keywords: VAT, sales tax, why, EU, UK
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How do I get Leanpub books on my Kindle, or into the Kindle app on my phone or tablet?

Keywords: Amazon, Kindle, Paperwhite, device, ereader
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How do I give feedback to authors? I'd like to contact a Leanpub author with some feedback. How can I do that?

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If I buy an in-progress ebook, will I get free updates?

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What if I want to return a book? Can I get a refund?

Keywords: refund, return, credit
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How can I get an invoice or receipt for my purchase? Can I add custom information to the receipt, like my company's name and address?

Keywords: receipt, invoice, company, company name, address, details, VAT number
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I want to purchase a Leanpub book, ebook bundle, or online course as a gift for someone else. How can I do this?

Keywords: gift, client, someone else, another person, employee, team
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I would like to purchase an ebook for my team, company, or organization. Am I allowed to distribute the ebook to multiple people?

Keywords: company, organization, multiple, copies, team, license
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Written by Leanpub Support. Updated over a week ago

What is "Lean Publishing?"

Keywords: Lean Publishing, in-progress publishing, writing, self-publishing, Leanpub, indie publishing
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Why should I buy an in-progress Leanpub ebook?

Keywords: in-progress, serial, incomplete, unfinished, Lean Publishing
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How can I be notified when a book is first published?

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Can I pre-order a copy of a book that hasn't been published yet?

Keywords: pre-order, preorder, when, not yet, unpublished
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Why should I buy an ebook on Leanpub when I can buy it elsewhere, like at the Amazon or Apple online bookstores?

Keywords: why, Leanpub, elsewhere, alternative
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I'm still not sure about something! Can you help?

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Written by Len Epp. Updated over a week ago