Kobo Web Reader lets you read Kobo books when signed in to your Kobo.com account.

Your bookmarks are saved and synced, which means you can continue reading on a Kobo eReader or reading app at a later date without losing your spot. You can use Kobo Web Reader on your computer or smartphone.

Note: Kobo Web Reader does not support Kobo Audiobooks.

Availability

• Kobo Web Reader is available in all regions
• In Japan, Kobo Web Reader is only available for Fixed Layout eBooks ( such as comics and manga)
  

Supported browsers

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Firefox
• Safari

Note: Internet Explorer is not supported.

Open your book on Kobo Web Reader

After you've purchased a book on Kobo.com, you can read your book in the My Books menu.

1. Sign in to your account.
2. Click My Account near the top of the screen.
3. Click My Books.
   
   
4. Look for the eBook that you'd like to read.
   Note: If your eBook supports Kobo Web Reader, you'll see the Read Now button.
   
   
5. Click Read Now to start reading.
   
   

Closing your book

On your computer: Hover your mouse cursor to the top of the screen and click Back to My Books to close Kobo Web Reader. Your reading progress will automatically save.

On your smartphone: Tap the top of the screen to reveal the menu bar. Tap the arrow icon to close your book.

Getting around your book on Kobo Web Reader

On Kobo Web Reader, you can view the table of contents, adjust font sizes, and more. Your bookmarks will automatically save. This means that you can continue where you left off if you read on the Kobo Books app, or on your Kobo eReader.

Learn how to move through your book, change front size and adjust other reading settings.

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