If you can’t find an eBook or audiobook you purchased from Kobo, or have issues opening an eBook or audiobook, follow the steps below.
Unable to open a book
If you can't open your book on your eReader, try the steps in the order below.
- Remove the book from your eReader, then download it again
- Repair your eReader account
- Ensure you're signed in to the correct account
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Sign out of your Kobo account then sign back in
Your book won't download
If your eBook won't download on your eReader, try the steps below. Before you start, ensure you're connected to a strong Wi Fi connection.
- Repair your eReader account
- Remove the book from your eReader, then download it again
- Use the Kobo Desktop app to download all your books
- Ensure you're signed in to the correct account
- Sign out of your Kobo account then sign back in
Missing books on your Kobo eReader
If you can't find a book on your eReader, try the steps in the order below.
- Sync your Kobo eReader over Wi Fi
- Turn your Kobo eReader on and off
- Verify that you're signed in to the correct account
- Repair your account on your Kobo eReader
- Move items out of your account archive
- Search for a book on your eReader
- Sign out of your Kobo eReader
Missing books or audiobooks on your Kobo Books app
If syncing your Kobo Books app didn't solve the problem, try the troubleshooting steps below.
- Android app: Troubleshoot the Kobo Books app for Android
- iOS (Apple) app: Troubleshoot the Kobo Books app issues on iOS
- Kobo Desktop app (PC & Mac): Repair your Kobo Desktop app
Note: The Kobo Desktop app for PC & Mac does not support audiobooks.
Missing books or audiobooks in your Kobo Account
If you deleted a book you purchased from Kobo (either intentionally or accidentally), you can restore it to get it back.
If you see a ‘Content Lock’ error on your Kobo eReader
If you get a 'Content Lock' or 'Authorization' error on your eReader, you'll need to use ADE to add the eBook to your eReader.
If you've tried all the steps on this page and still can't find your item, contact Kobo Customer Care.