Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create a KDP Account and Self-Publish Your E-book on Amazon Kindle

Creating a KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) account is easy and can be done in a few simple steps.

1. Go to the KDP website (https://kdp.amazon.com/) and click on the “Sign in” button in the top-right corner.
2. If you already have an Amazon account, simply log in with your existing credentials. If you do not have an Amazon account, click on the “Create a new Amazon account” link and follow the prompts to create one.
3. Once you have signed in, you will be taken to the KDP dashboard. Click on the “Bookshelf” tab to access your book listings.
4. To add a new book, click on the “Add New Title” button. You will be prompted to enter the title, author name, and other information about your book.
5. After entering all the required information, you will be prompted to upload your book file. Acceptable file formats include .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, and .html.
6. Once your book is uploaded, you can set the price and make other formatting adjustments.
7. After making any desired changes, click the “Save and Publish” button to make your book live on Amazon.
8. Congratulations, you have now successfully created a KDP account and published your first book!

Note: KDP account is only for self-publishing e-books on Amazon Kindle. If you want to publish print books, you should consider creating a KDP Print account.