How do I create an account?

Authors Direct creates an account for you the first time you complete an order/use a coupon code.  

If you haven't redeemed a Giveaway Code or completed an order yet, you'll need to do so before accessing Authors Direct. 

It is not possible to create an account without redeeming a code or completing a purchase

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• How do I create an account?

  Authors Direct automatically creates an account for you the first time you purchase an audiobook. Look for an email with a one-time-use password and instructions on downloading the Authors Direct app. You cannot create an account inside the app.

• What is Authors Direct?

  Authors Direct is an app where you can listen to the audiobooks you've purchased directly from authors. So authors can focus on their fans while we focus on giving you the best listening experience. It's seamless: we create an account for you the ...

• How to Redeem Authors Direct Giveaway Codes

  Redeeming an Authors Direct Giveaway Code Giveaway Codes can be redeemed at authors-direct.com/redeem.  Navigate to the Authors Direct Redemption page Enter the Giveaway Code into the CODE box Type in the email address that will redeem the code  ...

• I haven't received an email with my temporary password to log in

  If you didn't receive an automated email containing your temporary password to log in after your first purchase, one of three things likely occurred: 1. Please triple check your spam/junk folder for an email from support@authors-direct.com. It is a ...

• How Do I Listen to an Audiobook?

  Once you've logged into your Authors Direct account, you'll see your Audiobook Library.  This is where your purchased and redeemed audiobooks will live.  Tapping on the sideways triangle (known as the Play Button, circled in red below) next to the ...