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This guide will teach you how to set up Kindle devices so you don’t have to worry about accounts or settings ever again.</p><div class="cws-author"><div class="cws-author-images"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Avatar-150x150.png" alt="Aleksander Hougen"><img loading="lazy" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jackie-Round-150x150.png" alt="Jackie Leavitt"></div><p>Written by <script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Person","url":"https:\/\/www.commquer.com\/about\/aleksander-hougen\/","name":"Aleksander Hougen","givenName":"Aleksander","familyName":"Hougen","jobTitle":"Managing Editor","description":"Originally a software engineer, Aleksander decided to leave the office lifestyle behind to live as a digital nomad. He now spends his time writing about technology and tourism, which allows him the freedom to call many different places home. When he\u2019s not writing or editing, he likes to read fantasy\/sci-fi, listen to podcasts about history and politics and travel.","image":"https:\/\/www.commquer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Avatar.png","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"Mexico"},"knowsAbout":[{"@type":"Thing","name":"cloud storage","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q914359"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"cloud computing","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q483639"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"cloud backup","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q194274"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"file sharing","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q22666"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"backup software","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q4839801"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"computer security","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q3510521"}]}</script><span><a data-fancybox data-src="#author_102" href="javascript:;"><strong itemprop="name">Aleksander Hougen</strong></a> (<span>Managing Editor</span>)</span></p><p>Reviewed by <script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Person","url":"https:\/\/www.commquer.com\/about\/jackie-leavitt\/","name":"Jackie Leavitt","givenName":"Jackie","familyName":"Leavitt","jobTitle":"Chief Editor","description":"Jackie is the chief editor of CommQueR.com. After earning her bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, she has held various editing roles with international news organizations, annual magazine publications, book publishing and more. When she\u2019s not editing CommQueR.com articles, she\u2019s either putting pen to paper with creative nonfiction writing, going for an ocean swim or planning her next travel adventure.","image":"https:\/\/www.commquer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Jackie-Round.png","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jackieleavitt\/"],"address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"United States"},"knowsAbout":[{"@type":"Thing","name":"virtual private network","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q170963"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"social media","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q202833"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"Internet privacy","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q175975"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"personal data","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q3702971"},{"@type":"Thing","name":"geo-blocking","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q19853509"}]}</script><span><a data-fancybox data-src="#author_108" href="javascript:;"><strong itemprop="name">Jackie Leavitt</strong></a> (<span>Chief Editor</span>)</span></p><p><span>Last Updated: <strong><time class="updated" datetime="2024-01-13T19:32:10+00:00">13 Jan'24</time></strong> <span class="dt-published published sr-only">2024-01-13T19:32:10+00:00</span></span></p><p class="cws_disclosure_humans">All our content is written fully by humans; we do not publish AI writing. <a href="https://www.commquer.com/human-writing/">Learn more here.</a></p></div></header><section><p>It’s easy to set up Kindle devices, but there’s still room for confusion when you first start using the device. In this guide, we’ll take you from turning on your Kindle for the first time to buying and reading books from the Kindle store. </p><p>Although there are a lot of Kindle models, the setup process and operating system is the same for all of them, which means these steps apply whether you have a <a class="" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SWW583J?tag=cwsamzn-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" title="basic Kindle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">basic Kindle</a>, <a class="" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KTZ8249?tag=cwsamzn-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" title="Kindle Paperwhite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Paperwhite</a>, <a class="" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09BS26B8B?tag=cwsamzn-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" title="Kindle Scribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Scribe</a> or <a class="" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7TLZF4?tag=cwsamzn-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1" title="Kindle Oasis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Oasis</a>. If you haven’t bought a Kindle yet and aren’t sure which one to get, check out our full <a href="https://www.commquer.com/the-best-kindle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kindle model comparison</a> for all the details.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-takeaways" data-nav="Key Takeaways">Key Takeaways:</h3><ul><li>You can buy books directly from Amazon with your Kindle account or load e-book files onto the device manually.</li><li>Spending time to adjust the settings of your Kindle will result in a much-improved reading experience.</li><li>You can set up parental controls and family sharing that your Kindle can be used by your whole family.</li></ul><p>If you’ve gone through the initial setup for your Kindle but want to learn more about how to load books onto it from sources other than your Amazon account, you can head to our <a href="https://www.commquer.com/how-does-kindle-work/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kindle user guide</a> instead. </p><p>If an Amazon tablet is what you’re looking for, check out our <a href="https://www.commquer.com/kindle-vs-fire/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kindle vs Fire</a> comparison, which compares the <a href="https://www.commquer.com/amazon-tablet-comparison/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Fire Tablets</a> (formerly Kindle Fire) to the ebook readers.</p><aside aria-labelledby="about_the_authors" class="about-the-authors cws-maxMedium"><button class="author-show-more" type="button" aria-label="Show all Authors" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="author_box_1"><span>Show all</span></button><div class="highlight-hl" id="about_the_authors"><span>Meet the experts</span></div><div class="author-show-more-content" id="author_box_1" inert><div class="author-footer"><div class="author-footer-img"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Avatar-150x150.png" alt="Aleksander Hougen" /></div><p class="h3"><strong>Aleksander Hougen</strong> (<span>Managing Editor</span>)</p><p><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e988858c829a88878d8c9bc781869c8e8c87a98a85869c8d9e889b8d9ac7878c9d" aria-label="Aleksander Hougen E-Mail"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="fontawesom-icon fa-paper-plane svg-inline--fa" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M476 3.2L12.5 270.6c-18.1 10.4-15.8 35.6 2.2 43.2L121 358.4l287.3-253.2c5.5-4.9 13.3 2.6 8.6 8.3L176 407v80.5c0 23.6 28.5 32.9 42.5 15.8L282 426l124.6 52.2c14.2 6 30.4-2.9 33-18.2l72-432C515 7.8 493.3-6.8 476 3.2z"/></svg></a><meta itemprop="email" content="aleksander.hougen@commquer.com"> </p><p>Aleksander Hougen, the managing editor at Cloudwards, is a seasoned expert in cloud storage, digital security and VPNs, with an educational background in software engineering. Beyond his prolific writing commitment, Aleksander helps with managing the website, keeping it running smoothly at all times. Outside of the professional realm, he is a digital nomad with a passion for traveling, having lived in many countries across four continents.</p> <a href="https://www.commquer.com/about/aleksander-hougen/" class="">More about Aleksander Hougen</a></div><div class="author-footer"><div class="author-footer-img"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Jackie-Round-150x150.png" alt="Jackie Leavitt" /></div><p class="h3"><strong>Jackie Leavitt</strong> (<span>Chief Editor</span>)</p><p><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8ee4efede5e7ebceede2e1fbeaf9effceafda0e0ebfa" aria-label="Jackie Leavitt E-Mail"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="fontawesom-icon fa-paper-plane svg-inline--fa" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 512 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M476 3.2L12.5 270.6c-18.1 10.4-15.8 35.6 2.2 43.2L121 358.4l287.3-253.2c5.5-4.9 13.3 2.6 8.6 8.3L176 407v80.5c0 23.6 28.5 32.9 42.5 15.8L282 426l124.6 52.2c14.2 6 30.4-2.9 33-18.2l72-432C515 7.8 493.3-6.8 476 3.2z"/></svg></a><meta itemprop="email" content="jackie@commquer.com"> <a aria-label="Jackie Leavitt linkedIn profile" target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieleavitt/"><svg aria-hidden="true" class="fontawesom-icon fa-linkedin svg-inline--fa" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512"><path fill="currentColor" d="M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z"/></svg></a> </p><p>Jackie is the chief editor of CommQueR.com. After earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, she has held various editing roles with international news organizations, annual magazine publications, book publishing and more. When she’s not editing CommQueR.com articles, she’s either putting pen to paper with creative nonfiction writing, going for an ocean swim or planning her next travel adventure.</p> <a href="https://www.commquer.com/about/jackie-leavitt/" class="">More about Jackie Leavitt</a></div></div><p>Learn more about our <a href="https://www.commquer.com/about-us/" target="_blank">editorial team</a> and our <a href="https://www.commquer.com/research-process/" target="_blank">research process.</a></p></aside></section><section><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="set-up-kindle-register-your-kindle-with-an-amazon-account" data-nav="Register Your Kindle With an Amazon Account">Set Up Kindle: Register Your Kindle With an Amazon Account</h2><p>The first thing you have to do with your new Kindle is go through the setup and registration process.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-register-your-kindle-with-an-amazon-account" data-nav="hidden">How to Register Your Kindle With an Amazon Account</h3><ol class="is-style-highlight cws-maxMedium cws-how-to" id="Register Your Kindle With an Amazon Account"><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="turn-on-your-kindle-and-select-your-language"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Turn On Your Kindle and Select Your Language</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p><b>Turn on your Kindle</b> by pressing the <b>power button</b> on the bottom, at which point you’ll be asked to <b>select a language</b>. Tap the one you want, then tap “<b>next</b>.”</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56895"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.png" title="home-icon-language" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/home-icon-language.png" alt="home icon language" title="home-icon-language"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="select-your-region"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Select Your Region</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>You’ll be presented with a <b>list of regions</b> based on the language you selected. Tap on one, then hit “<b>next</b>.”</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56903"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.png" title="region-amazon-accounts" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="600" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/region-amazon-accounts.png" alt="region amazon accounts" title="region-amazon-accounts"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="wait-for-the-kindle-to-restart"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Wait for the Kindle to Restart</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Your Kindle will now <b>restart itself</b> and you’ll see a progress bar on top of the standard Kindle background. <b>Wait for it to finish</b>.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56911"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.png" title="usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait.png" alt="usb cable sleep mode wait" title="usb-cable-sleep-mode-wait"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="connect-to-a-wifi-network"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Connect to a WiFi Network</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Once your Kindle starts back up, you’ll see a <b>list of available WiFi networks</b>. <b>Tap on a wireless network</b> you have the password for and <b>follow the instructions</b> to connect to WiFi.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56912"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.png" title="wireless-network-connect" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="438" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wireless-network-connect.png" alt="wireless network connect wi-fi" title="wireless-network-connect"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="log-in-to-your-amazon-account"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Log in to Your Amazon Account</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Now you need to enter your email address or phone number as well as your password to <b>log in to your Amazon account</b> and register your Kindle. If you don’t have an Amazon account, tap <b>“create account”</b> instead and <b>follow the instructions</b> to set up your account and <b>add a payment method</b>.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56910"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.png" title="tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register.png" alt="tap continue setup or tap register" title="tap-continue-setup-or-tap-register"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="confirm-your-account"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Confirm Your Account</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Once you’re logged in, you’ll be taken to a <b>welcome screen</b> where you just need to <b>tap “next”</b> as long as it’s displaying the correct name.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56893"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.png" title="existing-amazon-account-verify" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/existing-amazon-account-verify.png" alt="existing amazon account verify" title="existing-amazon-account-verify"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="download-the-kindle-app"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Download the Kindle App</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Next is a screen that asks for your phone number to send you a link to the Kindle app. This is pretty pointless as you can just go download it yourself, so just <b>tap “no thanks”</b> if you don’t want the link, or type in your phone number and tap “agree” if you want it.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56918"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.png" title="amazon-kindle-fire-app" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kindle-fire-app.png" alt="amazon kindle fire app" title="amazon-kindle-fire-app"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="wait-for-the-kindle-to-finish-setting-up"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Wait for the Kindle to Finish Setting Up</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Now that you’ve registered your device, all you need to do is <b>wait for it to finish setting up</b>, which you’ll notice when the home screen becomes populated.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56904"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/register-your-kindle-paperwhite-short-tutorial.png" title="register-your-kindle-paperwhite-short-tutorial" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/register-your-kindle-paperwhite-short-tutorial.webp" type="image/webp" /><source 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We’ll go through these in sections based on where you can find them on your Kindle.</p><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="device-settings" data-nav="hidden">Device Settings</h3><p>First up are the device settings. There’s not too much going on here, but if you have an ad-supported Kindle, you can disable ad personalization (you’ll still see ads, just not ones tailored for you) and set up a passcode, which is a must for security if you’re purchasing books on your Kindle. You can also set your time zone if you need to change it after setup.</p><ol class="is-style-highlight cws-maxMedium cws-how-to" id="Enter the Settings Menu"><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enter-the-settings-menu"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enter the Settings Menu</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>From the Kindle home screen, <b>swipe down from the top of the screen</b> and tap the button that says <b>“all settings”</b> next to the airplane mode and sync buttons. You can also tap the <b>three vertical dots</b> and then on <b>“settings”</b> in the dropdown menu that appears.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56899"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.png" title="menu-icon" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/menu-icon.png" alt="menu icon" title="menu-icon"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="choose-device-options"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Choose Device Options</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Tap on the entry in the list that says <b>“device options.”</b></p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56896"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.png" title="kindle-option" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-option.png" alt="kindle option" title="kindle-option"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="set-up-a-passcode"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Set Up a Passcode</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>To set up a passcode, tap <b>“device passcode”</b> and enter your desired passcode twice before tapping <b>“OK.” </b></p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56902"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.png" title="password-setup" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="438" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-setup.png" alt="password setup" title="password-setup"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="disable-personalized-ads"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Disable Personalized Ads</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>To disable personalized ads, starting in the device options, tap <b>“advanced options,”</b> followed by <b>“privacy.”</b> Choose <b>“disable” </b>in the pop-up that appears.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56922"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.png" title="disable-account-information-ads" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="600" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/disable-account-information-ads.png" alt="disable account information ads" title="disable-account-information-ads"></a></figure></li></ol><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="account-settings" data-nav="hidden">Account Settings</h3><p>Next up are the account settings. Here you can link your Goodreads account, which syncs your Kindle and your reading list and lets you post quotes and discussion threads from your e-reader. You can also set up a family library, which lets you share books with family members (one other adult and up to four children).</p><p>If you’re setting up a regular Kindle for a child — as opposed to a “Kids” edition — you might want to also set up Amazon Kids (formerly Kindle Freetime). It enables a range of features and content aimed at children, which you can learn about in our <a href="https://www.commquer.com/amazon-kids/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">guide to Amazon Kids</a>. </p><p>You can also put restrictions on the device through the parental control settings and filter ads with content that might be unsuitable for younger children. </p><ol class="is-style-highlight cws-maxMedium cws-how-to" id="Account Settings"><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enter-the-settings-menu"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enter the Settings Menu</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Either <b>swipe down</b> from the top of the screen and tap <b>“all settings,”</b> or <b>tap the three dots</b> on the home screen and hit <b>“settings”</b> to enter the settings menu.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56898"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.png" title="kindle-setup" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-setup.png" alt="kindle setup" title="kindle-setup"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="head-into-the-account-settings"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Head Into the Account Settings </strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Tap the top entry in the list that says <b>“your account.”</b></p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56908"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.png" title="settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation.png" alt="settings kindle paperwhite seven generation" title="settings-kindle-paperwhite-seven-generation"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="connect-your-goodreads-account"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Connect Your Goodreads Account</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Tap <b>“social networks,”</b> then on <b>“Goodreads.”</b> Enter your <b>account information</b>.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56897"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.png" title="kindle-paperwhite-goodreads" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="444" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kindle-paperwhite-goodreads.png" alt="kindle paperwhite goodreads" title="kindle-paperwhite-goodreads"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enter-the-parental-controls-settings"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enter the Parental Controls Settings</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Back in the all settings menu, tap <b>“parental controls.”</b></p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56901"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.png" title="parental-controls-house-shaped-icon" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/parental-controls-house-shaped-icon.png" alt="parental controls house shaped icon" title="parental-controls-house-shaped-icon"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="restrict-access-to-features"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Restrict Access to Features</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>If you’re setting up the Kindle for a child, you might want to restrict what they can do with it. Tap <b>“restrictions”</b> and <b>turn off access</b> to the web browser, store, cloud and/or Goodreads.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56907"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.png" title="set-parental-controls-menu" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/set-parental-controls-menu.png" alt="set parental controls menu" title="set-parental-controls-menu"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="set-up-amazon-kids"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Set Up Amazon Kids</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Back in the <b>parental controls</b> menu, <b>tap “Amazon Kids,” </b> then on <b>“start Amazon Kids”</b> and follow the on-screen instructions.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56917"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.png" title="amazon-kids-edition" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-kids-edition.png" alt="amazon kids edition" title="amazon-kids-edition"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="set-up-your-family-library"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Set Up Your Family Library</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Navigate back to the <b>first settings menu</b>, then <b>tap “household & family library.”</b> To add a new person, tap <b>“add a new person”</b> and follow the instructions for adult or child accounts.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56909"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.png" title="share-same-book-with-family" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/share-same-book-with-family.png" alt="share same book with family" title="share-same-book-with-family"></a></figure></li></ol><h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="reading-display-settings" data-nav="hidden">Reading & Display Settings</h3><p>Finally, we get to the settings that will affect your reading experience on the Kindle the most, namely the display and reading settings. You can change the theme of your Kindle, the font and text size used, the layout, how reading progress and the time is displayed, as well as several other settings, like whether to show popular highlights in the book you’re reading.</p><p>Unlike the previous settings, you can only access these options from inside a book. Since you’re just setting up your Kindle, you can use the Kindle User Guide, which is automatically in to your library.</p><ol class="is-style-highlight cws-maxMedium cws-how-to" id="Reading & Display Settings"><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="open-a-book-from-your-library"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Open a Book From Your Library</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>To access the display settings, you need to open a book from your library. Simply tap <b>“library” at the bottom of the screen</b>, then <b>tap on any of your books</b>, even the user guide.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56924"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.png" title="e-books-selection" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="438" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/e-books-selection.png" alt="e books selection" title="e-books-selection"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enter-the-display-settings"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enter the Display Settings</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p><b>Tap anywhere on the top of the screen</b>, then on the button that says <b>“Aa”</b> on the bar at the top of the screen.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56923"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.png" title="display-settings" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="444" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/display-settings.png" alt="display settings" title="display-settings"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="choose-the-theme"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Choose the Theme</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>The first menu you’ll see is the one for themes. You can choose between “compact,” “standard” and “large.” Note that this setting overrides the choices you make in the next two steps.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56921"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.png" title="choose-theme" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/choose-theme.png" alt="choose theme" title="choose-theme"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="choose-font-and-text-size"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Choose Font and Text Size</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Next, tap <b>“font.”</b> There are 10 fonts to choose from, and the font size can be set to anything from 1 to 14. Depending on what font you pick, you can also bold all the text.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56894"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.png" title="font-text-size" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="444" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/font-text-size.png" alt="font text size" title="font-text-size"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="adjust-the-layout"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Adjust the Layout</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>In the next menu, called <b>“layout,”</b> you can set the orientation as vertical or horizontal, the size of the margins and line spacing. If you set the orientation to horizontal, you can also adjust the text alignment.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56913"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.png" title="adjust-layout" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="444" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/adjust-layout.png" alt="adjust layout" title="adjust-layout"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="adjust-reading-progress-indicator"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Adjust Reading Progress Indicator</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Finally, under the <b>“more”</b> menu, you’re presented with a random selection of settings. Set the reading progress indicator by tapping <b>“reading progress”</b> and choosing between time left in chapter, time left in book, location in book or page in book. Note that this last option is only available for books purchased from the Kindle store.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56920"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.png" title="change-reading-progress" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="576" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/change-reading-progress.png" alt="change reading progress" title="change-reading-progress"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enable-the-clock-while-reading"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enable the Clock While Reading</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>If you’d like to be able to see the clock while reading, tap the option that says <b>“show clock while reading.”</b></p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56891"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.png" title="enable-clock" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="444" height="598" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-clock.png" alt="enable clock" title="enable-clock"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="enable-more-information-about-your-books"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Enable More Information About Your Books</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>The next three settings let you toggle whether your Kindle highlights known book names, shows information about books when opened for the first time and whether you’re shown popular highlights made by other users. Enable whichever you like.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56892"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.png" title="enable-more-info" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="446" height="600" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/enable-more-info.png" alt="enable more info" title="enable-more-info"></a></figure></li></ol></section><section><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="how-to-buy-books-from-the-kindle-store">How To Buy Books From the Kindle Store</h2><p>Once your device has been registered and you’ve tweaked the settings to your liking, it’s time to get books onto your new Kindle. You can do this from any device — as long as it has a web browser and can connect to the Kindle store — but in this guide, we’ll be doing it from the Kindle.</p><ol class="is-style-highlight cws-maxMedium cws-how-to" id="Buy Books From the Kindle Store"><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="search-for-the-book-you-want-to-purchase"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Search for the Book You Want to Purchase</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>From the Kindle home page, <b>tap the search bar</b> and <b>type the name of a book or an author</b>. If you want to use the book’s serial number, that will work, too.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56915"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.png" title="amazon-account-search" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="440" height="594" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search.png" alt="amazon account search" title="amazon-account-search"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="select-the-book-you-want-to-buy"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Select the Book You Want to Buy</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>You’ll be shown a list of results. <b>Select the book</b> you want to purchase.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56916"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.png" title="amazon-account-search-results" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="600" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-search-results.png" alt="amazon account search results" title="amazon-account-search-results"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="purchase-the-book"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Purchase the Book</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>Once on the book’s page, <b>tap the button that says “buy for”</b> and the price.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56914"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.png" title="amazon-account-buy-book" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="442" height="596" loading="lazy" class="portrait" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/amazon-account-buy-book.png" alt="amazon account buy book" title="amazon-account-buy-book"></a></figure></li><li class="cws-how-to-step" id="choose-and-verify-payment-method"><strong classs="cws-how-to-name">Choose and Verify Payment Method</strong><div class="cws-how-to-text"><p>If you haven’t bought a book through your Kindle, you’ll need to <b>verify your payment method</b> or <b>add a new credit card</b> if you don’t have one registered. That’s it. You can now navigate back to the home screen or your library and you’ll see your new book there within a few seconds.</p></div><figure itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" class="figure text-center full full" data-id="56900"><a href="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen.png" title="new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen" data-fancybox="gallery"><picture><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen.webp" type="image/webp" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen.png" media="(min-width: 1400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen-800x227.png" media="(min-width: 400px)" /><source srcset="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen-680x193.png" media="(min-width: 200px)" /><img decoding="async" width="800" height="227" loading="lazy" class="panoramic" src="https://www.commquer.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen-800x227.png" alt="new account payment method kindle screen" title="new-account-payment-method-kindle-screen"></a></figure></li></ol></section><section><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="final-thoughts">Final Thoughts</h2><p>With that, we’ve reached the end of our short tutorial on the Kindle setup process. Once you’ve registered your device, tweaked the settings to your liking and bought books, there’s nothing more to do but start reading.</p><p>Although Amazon and Project Gutenberg offer some of the best stories ever told for free, we still recommend that avid readers consider a Kindle Unlimited subscription to get access to thousands more books on the same account across all Amazon devices.</p><p>What did you think of our Kindle setup guide? Did we help you get your device up and running or was it all self-explanatory anyway? Let us know in the comments below. Thank you for reading.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" class="wp-block-heading" id="faq">FAQ</h2><ul class="cws-faq cws-maxMedium"><li><button class="cws-faq-question" data-toggle="toggle" data-target=".faq-is-a-kindle-easy-to-set-up" aria-expanded="true">Is a Kindle Easy to Set Up?</button><div class="collapse faq-is-a-kindle-easy-to-set-up cws-faq-answer" aria-hidden="false"><p>Yes, setting up your Kindle for the first time is a straightforward process.</p></div></li><li><button class="cws-faq-question" data-toggle="toggle" data-target=".faq-how-does-a-kindle-work" aria-expanded="true">How Does a Kindle Work?</button><div class="collapse faq-how-does-a-kindle-work cws-faq-answer" aria-hidden="false"><p>A Kindle is an e-reader that you can use to purchase books with your Amazon account and read them. You can also manually load e-book files from other sources. There are also Kindle apps on most devices that synchronize with the device.</p></div></li><li><button class="cws-faq-question" data-toggle="toggle" data-target=".faq-can-i-read-kindle-books-on-other-devices" aria-expanded="true">Can I Read Kindle Books on Other Devices?</button><div class="collapse faq-can-i-read-kindle-books-on-other-devices cws-faq-answer" aria-hidden="false"><p>Yes, you can access your Kindle library through the free Kindle app on most types of devices, including iOS, Android, Windows and Mac.</p></div></li><li><button class="cws-faq-question" data-toggle="toggle" data-target=".faq-are-kindle-books-free" aria-expanded="true">Are Kindle Books Free?</button><div class="collapse faq-are-kindle-books-free cws-faq-answer" aria-hidden="false"><p>Most Kindle books aren’t free, but some are. Classics and other older works especially are often offered free of charge. The occasional sale or giveaway can happen with newer titles, as well. You can also download books in the public domain through Project Gutenberg.</p></div></li></ul><script type="application/ld+json">{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is a Kindle Easy to Set Up?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p>Yes, setting up your Kindle for the first time is a straightforward process.<\/p>\n"}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Does a Kindle Work?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"<p>A Kindle is an e-reader that you can use to purchase books with your Amazon account and read them. You can also manually load e-book files from other sources. 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You can also download books in the public domain through Project Gutenberg.<\/p>\n"}}]}</script></section><footer><section><div class="helpful cws-maxMedium "> <div class="helpful-header"> <span class="helpful-headline">Was this post helpful?</span> </div><!-- .helpful-header --> <div class="helpful-content" role="alert"> <span>Let us know if you liked the post. That’s the only way we can improve.</span> </div><!-- .helpful-content --> <div class="helpful-controls"> <button class="helpful-pro helpful-button btn btn-sm btn-primary" type="button" data-value="pro" data-post="56890" data-instance="1624" role="button"> Yes </button> <button class="helpful-contra helpful-button btn btn-sm btn-primary" type="button" data-value="contra" data-post="56890" data-instance="1624" role="button"> No </button> </div><!-- .helpful-controls --> </div><!-- .helpful --></section><section id="comments" class="comments-area"> <p class="h2 comments-title"> 24 thoughts on “How To Set Up Kindle Devices in 2024: Basic Kindle, Paperwhite, Oasis & Scribe Setup Guide” </p> <div class="comments-filter"> <button id="comments-newest" class="active">Newest</button> <button id="comments-oldest">Oldest</button> </div> <ol class="comment-list" id="comment-list"> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1758412"> <article id="div-comment-1758412"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Diane</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1758412"> <time datetime="2023-01-27T01:48:07+00:00"> 2023/01/27 at 01:48 </time> </a> </footer> <p>Have a new kindle. Have transferred all old books and registered my credit card but cannot buy books. At one point terms and conditions popped up. I scrolled down and it said push button above could not find button. Ready to throw the Jolly thing away</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1758412' data-commentid="1758412" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1758412" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Diane" aria-label='Reply to Diane'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1791967"> <article id="div-comment-1791967"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Jane</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1791967"> <time datetime="2023-03-12T17:38:53+00:00"> 2023/03/12 at 17:38 </time> </a> </footer> <p>did everything… but cannot place order?????</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1791967' data-commentid="1791967" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1791967" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Jane" aria-label='Reply to Jane'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1795377"> <article id="div-comment-1795377"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Linda Carmichael</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1795377"> <time datetime="2023-03-22T15:57:28+00:00"> 2023/03/22 at 15:57 </time> </a> </footer> <p>Ive pressed the wrong language button and need to start again</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1795377' data-commentid="1795377" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1795377" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Linda Carmichael" aria-label='Reply to Linda Carmichael'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1826888"> <article id="div-comment-1826888"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Fable</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1826888"> <time datetime="2023-06-20T07:35:44+00:00"> 2023/06/20 at 07:35 </time> </a> </footer> <p>Hey! So I got my name changed recently, and I would like to know how I can change the registered name for my account, or if I would have to start all over again.</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1826888' data-commentid="1826888" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1826888" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Fable" aria-label='Reply to Fable'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1829151"> <article id="div-comment-1829151"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Pauline McClain</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1829151"> <time datetime="2023-06-27T19:35:39+00:00"> 2023/06/27 at 19:35 </time> </a> </footer> <p>I never set up my old kindle into categories or folders. Can I start fresh with new paper white and NOT sync 400+ books onto new device?</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1829151' data-commentid="1829151" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1829151" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Pauline McClain" aria-label='Reply to Pauline McClain'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1829889"> <article id="div-comment-1829889"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Gordon</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1829889"> <time datetime="2023-06-29T21:09:33+00:00"> 2023/06/29 at 21:09 </time> </a> </footer> <p>Nothing about syncing my books from android tablet to new kindle reader</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1829889' data-commentid="1829889" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1829889" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Gordon" aria-label='Reply to Gordon'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1855727"> <article id="div-comment-1855727"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Tazio Zaffarone</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1855727"> <time datetime="2023-09-05T22:26:44+00:00"> 2023/09/05 at 22:26 </time> </a> </footer> <p>I still don’t know how to setup it using my mobile as with the broadband network it won’t recognized the password. I was told using the blootooth from the mobile application, but I don’t have a clue how to do it. I’m 76 very hard for me doing this sort of thing.</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1855727' data-commentid="1855727" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1855727" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Tazio Zaffarone" aria-label='Reply to Tazio Zaffarone'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1897930"> <article id="div-comment-1897930"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Lynda</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1897930"> <time datetime="2024-01-11T04:04:38+00:00"> 2024/01/11 at 04:04 </time> </a> </footer> <p>What account number does it use. Is it the one registered on my iphone? Can’t seem to get past how would you like to pay!! Please help thank you 😀</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1897930' data-commentid="1897930" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1897930" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lynda" aria-label='Reply to Lynda'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1900516"> <article id="div-comment-1900516"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Lynda</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1900516"> <time datetime="2024-01-13T04:47:16+00:00"> 2024/01/13 at 04:47 </time> </a> </footer> <p>Can’t pay for books on my kindle. Don’t think connected to account on my iPhone.. can’t see where I can do this</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' href='#comment-1900516' data-commentid="1900516" data-postid="56890" data-belowelement="div-comment-1900516" data-respondelement="respond" data-replyto="Reply to Lynda" aria-label='Reply to Lynda'>Reply</a> </article></li><!-- #comment-## --> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1900782"> <article id="div-comment-1900782"> <footer> <div class="vcard"> <strong class="fn">Radha Desai</strong> <span class="says">says:</span> </div> <a class="comment-datetime" href="https://www.commquer.com/how-to-set-up-kindle/#comment-1900782"> <time datetime="2024-01-13T17:43:01+00:00"> 2024/01/13 at 17:43 </time> </a> </footer> <p>My Amazon paperwhite keeps Saying there is an error whilst registering my kindle to my amazon account ?</p> <a rel='nofollow' class='comment-reply-link btn btn-mini btn-outline-primary' 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