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title: "If the Apple Books app isn't syncing across devices - Apple Support"
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> **Original source:** https://support.apple.com/en-us/118661

-   Make sure your device is updated to the latest supported version of [iOS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575), [iPadOS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118575), or [macOS](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108382).
    
-   [Sign in to your Apple Account](https://support.apple.com/en-us/111011) on all your devices.
    
-   Make sure that you have enough [iCloud storage.](https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/check-your-icloud-storage-on-any-device-mm039c13d410/icloud) If you need more storage, you might need to [buy iCloud+ or upgrade your current storage plan](https://support.apple.com/en-us/108349) in order to access your Books content on all of your devices.
    

1.  Open Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud.
    
2.  Make sure iCloud Drive is on. If it's not, tap Drive, then turn on Sync this \[device\].
    
3.  Tap the Back button![](https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/7WUAS350/images/inline-icons/siri-remote-back-button-inline-icon.png).
    
4.  Tap See All or Show All, then turn on Books.
    

1.  From the Apple menu![](https://cdsassets.apple.com/live/7WUAS350/images/inline-icons/macos-ventura-apple-menu-icon.png), choose System Settings, then click your name at the top of the sidebar.
    
2.  Click iCloud, then click Drive.
    
3.  Turn on Sync this Mac, then click Done.
    
4.  Click See All, then turn on Books.
    

1.  Open Settings, tap Apps, then tap Books.
    
2.  Make sure Home and iCloud Drive are on.
    

1.  Open the Books app.
    
2.  From the Books menu in the menu bar, choose Settings.
    
3.  Click General, then select Home and "Collections, bookmarks, and highlights".
    

-   Check to see if you need to download your book or file. If you previously deleted a book or file, you might need to [download your book or file again](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118416).
    
-   If you hid a book or file on one of your devices, you might need to unhide the book or file in order to see it again. Learn how to [unhide a book in the Books app](https://support.apple.com/en-us/118400).
    

Published Date: March 25, 2026