Reader Help

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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How can I contact a Leanpub author?

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The Leanpub FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Leanpub

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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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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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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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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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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 do you recommend?

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

Where can I download the latest version of a book that I bought?

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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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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?

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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 of a Leanpub book?

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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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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 login token did not work - what should I do?

What to do when you can't log in using the token

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My token has expired. What should I do?

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

How can I find my Extras?

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How long does it take to ship a Leanpub book?

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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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 an app for reading Leanpub books?

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I'm having problems with the Leanpub iOS app crashing or not downloading a book on my iPhone or iPad. What can I do?

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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

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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 delete my account?

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How do I pay with American Express or Discover card?

You can actually pay with American Express or Discover card! Here's how...

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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 "token" 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. How can I do that?

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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 my password?

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

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I was trying to buy a book and then the price changed. Why did this happen?

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Your credit card form 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?

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How do I buy a Leanpub book?

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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.

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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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What ebook formats does Leanpub publish?

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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?

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I have two accounts. I would like to merge them into one account. How can I do this?

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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"?

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Some Leanpub books show how much money is going to a good cause. How does this work?

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Why do book prices have VAT added?

Also, why does the price change sometimes? And why do you charge VAT, you're not in the EU? I need info for my accountant...

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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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How do I get Leanpub books on my Kindle?

Here's what you need to do on Amazon so that you can get a Leanpub book onto your Kindle, and then what you do on Leanpub.

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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?

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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?

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I would like to purchase a book as a gift for someone else. How can I do this?

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I would like to purchase a book for my company. Am I allowed to distribute the ebook to multiple people?

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What is "Lean Publishing?"

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Why should I buy an in-progress Leanpub ebook?

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How can I register my interest in an in-progress but still unpublished book project?

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Can I pre-order a copy of an unfinished book?

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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?

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Can I pay by eCheck with PayPal?

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I paid by eCheck but I didn't get my download link!

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I'm still not sure about something! Can you help?

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