How to connect your Kobo account to CloudLibrary

Learn how to set up CloudLibrary on your Kobo account, borrow eBooks from your public library, and send them to your Kobo eReader.

Supported Kobo eReaders

CloudLibrary is supported on Kobo eReaders running Kobo software version 4.38 or later. Kobo Clara BW, Clara Colour, and Libra Colour require version 4.46 or later.

Important: CloudLibrary integration on Kobo eReaders is currently available only for users whose library is located in the United States or Canada. Customers outside these regions will not see CloudLibrary as an available library integration option.

If your library offers CloudLibrary, sign in with your library card and follow your library's instructions to browse, borrow, and manage titles.

For the most current information about CloudLibrary availability and supported libraries, refer to the CloudLibrary Help Center.

Connect your Kobo account to CloudLibrary

Open the CloudLibrary app or website and sign in to your library account.
1. Select your country, library, and enter your library card number and PIN.
Go to the Account tab.
Select Kobo Connect.
Tap or click Connect.
Sign in with your Kobo account email and password (or create an account if needed).
Follow the prompts to finish setup.
Once complete, you will see a confirmation that your Kobo account is connected.

Borrow books from CloudLibrary

CloudLibrary lets you send borrowed eBooks directly to your Kobo eReader. Here is how:

Sign in to your library.
1. Go to CloudLibrary or open the app.
2. Select your country, library, and enter your library card number and PIN.
Browse or search: explore featured titles or use the search bar to find books by title, author, or subject.
Borrow a book.
1. Select a title to see details and availability.
2. Tap Borrow to check it out instantly, or Place a Hold if it is unavailable.
Send to Kobo.
1. If the title is supported, you will see a "Send to Kobo" button.
2. Tap it to send the book to your Kobo account.
Sync your Kobo device.
1. On your Kobo eReader, tap Sync.
2. The book will appear in your library.
Read on Kobo: open the book directly on your Kobo and start reading or listening.

Manage your loans: you can find your borrowed titles in My Books. Books return automatically at the end of the loan period.

Disconnect your Kobo account from CloudLibrary

Go to CloudLibrary or open the app.
Open the Account tab or click your Library Card ID (web).
Select Kobo Connect, then choose Disconnect.

The Disconnect option may only appear a few hours after connecting. If it is not available yet, you will see a message with when to try again.

Troubleshooting

Missing "Send to Kobo" button

Open the book's details page.
Look for the "Send to Kobo" option.
If it is not there, the title is not currently supported for Kobo.
Save the title and check back later (availability may change).

Title not appearing on your Kobo eReader after syncing

If you have selected Send to Kobo but do not see the title on your device:

Make sure your Kobo eReader is connected to Wi-Fi.
Sync your Kobo device manually.
Confirm the title appears in your CloudLibrary account (app or web).
If you still do not see the title on your Kobo account, get in touch with a member of our Kobo support team.

CloudLibrary support information

If you experience issues with your CloudLibrary account or library card, contact your library directly. For more step-by-step instructions, visit yourcloudlibrary.com.

Frequently asked questions

Can I connect multiple accounts?

Yes, you can connect up to 5 CloudLibrary accounts to a single Kobo device. However, you cannot connect multiple Kobo devices to the same CloudLibrary account.

Why do I not see CloudLibrary on my Kobo eReader?

CloudLibrary is only available on Kobo eReaders running supported software versions, and for customers whose library is located in the United States or Canada.

Make sure your Kobo is updated to version 4.38 or later (4.46 or later for Kobo Clara BW, Clara Colour, and Libra Colour).

Why can I not find the "Send to Kobo" button for a book?

Not all CloudLibrary titles are eligible for Kobo delivery. If the "Send to Kobo" button does not appear on a title's details page, that title is not currently supported for Kobo.

I sent a book to Kobo, but it is not showing up on my eReader. What should I do?

Make sure your Kobo is connected to Wi-Fi and perform a manual sync. If the title appears in your CloudLibrary account but still does not appear on your Kobo after syncing, contact Kobo Customer Care for assistance.