I bought my first audiobook, now what?

Congrats on your first Authors Direct purchase!  We're so excited for you to enjoy your new audiobook(s) - here's how to access your new Authors Direct account and audiobook(s). 

1. Check the inbox (and spam folder!) of your email address used to purchase the audiobook on Authors Direct. It may take up the 5 minutes for the email to arrive.

2. You'll receive an email from Authors Direct that looks like the one below.  It contains your temporary password to login to the free Authors Direct mobile application on iOS and Android. No iOS or Android Device? No problem! You can listen directly in your desktop web browser with the new Authors Direct Web Player.

3. Download the app to your smartphone/tablet (or visit the Authors Direct Web Player) and login using your temporary password.  You'll set a new custom password the first time you login. You'll find your audiobook is waiting for you seconds after you've made your purchase and logged in for the first time. Subsequent purchases under the same email address will automatically appear in your Authors Direct library.

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