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Ibrahim Mustapha Blog of Friday, 6 January 2023
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How To Create And Set Up Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Account
1. Go to the Amazon KDP website (https://kdp.amazon.com/) and click on the "Sign in" button at the top right of the page.
2. If you already have an Amazon account, you can use your existing login information to sign in to KDP. If you do not have an Amazon account, click on the "Create your Amazon account" button to create a new account.
3. Fill out the registration form with your personal and account information. This will include your name, email address, and password. You will also need to provide a valid mailing address and phone number.
4. Read and accept the terms and conditions of the Amazon KDP program. These terms outline the rights and responsibilities of both Amazon and the author/publisher in regards to the publishing and distribution of books through the KDP platform.
5. Click on the "Create your KDP account" button to complete the registration process.
6. After your account is created, you will be redirected to the KDP dashboard. From here, you can start publishing and selling your books on Amazon by uploading your book files, entering metadata (such as the title, author name, and book description), and setting your book's price and distribution options.
7. You may also want to set up your payment and tax information in your KDP account so that you can receive your royalties. To do this, click on the "Settings" tab in the dashboard and follow the prompts to enter your payment and tax information.
8. Once you have completed these steps, your book will be live on Amazon and available for purchase by readers. You can track the performance of your book and make updates to your listing through the KDP dashboard.