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> **Original source:** https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017478174-Sync-your-Kobo-eReader-with-Kobo-Desktop?utm_source=openai

## Sync your Kobo eReader with Kobo Desktop

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You can sync your Kobo eReader by connecting it to your computer with the Kobo Desktop app.

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**Note**:

-   The Kobo Desktop app is not compatible with Google Chromebooks, [Kobo Libra Colour](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/17971574287895), [Kobo Clara Colour](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/18001606982679), or [Kobo Clara BW](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/18499096277015).
-   Kobo Desktop is no longer available for users in Europe.

Syncing your Kobo eReader:

-   Downloads books you’ve recently purchased onto your Kobo eReader
-   Checks for software updates.
-   Updates any bookmarks or annotations that you’ve made to your eBooks.

Before you start:

-   Download Kobo Desktop 
    -   **Windows**: [Download Kobo Desktop](https://cdn.kobo.com/downloads/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.exe)
    -   **Mac:** [Download Kobo Desktop](https://cdn.kobo.com/downloads/desktop/kobodesktop/kobosetup.dmg)
-   [install the file on your computer.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020121953)
-   [Make sure you have an internet connection.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020121953) 

1.  Turn on your eReader.
2.  Connect your eReader to your computer using a Micro USB cable.
    -   If your Kobo Desktop doesn't connect, try a different USB port or cable, or restart your computer to reset the connection. 
3.  Tap **Connect** on your eReader.  
    ![Kobo eReader Computer detected pop-up menu with the Connect button highlighted.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369641111)  
    
4.  Open Kobo Desktop on your computer. **Note**: If you're not signed in to your Kobo account, click ![Profile icon](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369626263) **Sign In** at the top of the screen and sign in.
5.  Click the ![Sync icon](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369624215) Sync icon at the top of the screen.  
    ![Kobo Desktop app with Sync icon highlighted near the top of the screen.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369628951)
6.  Your eReader will sync and update with the latest books.
7.  Click the ![Eject icon](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369637015) Eject button at the top of the screen to disconnect your eReader from your computer.  
    ![Kobo Desktop app with Eject  icon highlighted near the top of the screen.](https://help.kobo.com/hc/article_attachments/25994369630999)  
    

After you sync your eReader with Kobo Desktop, you can find your books in the 'My Books' menu. Follow the steps in the article below to learn how:

-   [See the books that are on your eReader](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017990073)

 **Learn more about the Kobo Desktop app**

-   [About the Kobo Desktop app](https://help.kobo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017707874)

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