How to Upload an ePub file to Amazon Kindle Reader

To upload an ePub file to an Amazon Kindle Reader, follow these steps:

Method 1: Send to Kindle via Email

1. Locate your Kindle email address:
   • Go to Amazon and sign in.
   • Navigate to Accounts & Lists > Content & Devices.
   • Click on the Devices tab, select your Kindle device, and find the “Send-to-Kindle Email Address.”
   • Note down this email address.
2. Send the ePub via Email:
   • Attach the ePub file to an email and send it to your Kindle email address.
   • The subject and body of the email can be left blank.
   • Make sure to send it from an email address associated with your Amazon account.
3. Sync Your Kindle:
   • Turn on your Kindle device and connect to Wi-Fi.
   • Open Settings on your Kindle, then select Sync Your Kindle.
   • The ePub file should appear in your Kindle library once the sync is complete.

Method 2: Using the Amazon Website (Send to Kindle)

1. Visit the Send to Kindle page:
   • Go to the Send to Kindle page on Amazon: Send to Kindle.
2. Upload Your ePub:
   • Click on Add files, select the ePub file from your computer, and then choose the Kindle device you want to send it to.
   • Click Send to upload the file.
3. Sync Your Kindle:
   • Turn on your Kindle device and connect to Wi-Fi.
   • Sync your Kindle to find the newly uploaded ePub in your library.

Method 3: Send to Kindle App

1. Download the “Send to Kindle” App:
   • Install the Send to Kindle app from Amazon's website on your computer (available for Windows and Mac).
2. Upload via the App:
   • Open the app, drag the ePub file into the app window, and select your Kindle device.
   • Click Send to transfer the file.
3. Sync Your Kindle:
   • Ensure your Kindle is connected to Wi-Fi and sync it to access the uploaded ePub.

Method 4: USB Transfer

1. Connect Kindle to Your Computer:
   • Use a USB cable to connect your Kindle to your computer.
2. Copy the ePub File:
   • On your computer, locate the ePub file.
   • Open the “Kindle” drive that appears when you connect your Kindle.
   • Drag and drop the ePub file into the “Documents” folder on your Kindle.
3. Safely Disconnect:
   • Safely eject your Kindle from the computer.
   • The ePub file should be available in your Kindle library.

These methods allow you to upload ePub files, ensuring they appear seamlessly on your Kindle Reader. Note that Kindles can now natively read ePub files, so there's no need to convert them to MOBI.