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Do I have to use my real name on KDP?

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Do I have to use my real name on KDP?

Yes, you can publish on Amazon with a pseudonym, to preserve your identity, for whatever reason. KDP — as the name suggests — is a platform for self-publishing. As the publisher of the works you upload there, you need to register under your actual identity to remain compliant.

How do I merge KDP accounts?

To have your accounts merged, you need to contact us. You will need to: Ensure to write from the email address associated with KDP account you want to merge to another account. Provide a title of one book from each KDP account and its corresponding ASIN or ISBN.

How do I change my author name on Amazon?

How to edit my author biography. The easiest option to edit from your Amazon Author Central is your biography. Simply select edit biography and make any changes in the pop-up window. Then, select preview biography in the bottom right of the pop-up, review your changes, and hit save biography.

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Can I use a pen name on KDP?

If you are publishing with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), using a pen name on Amazon is very easy. All you need to do is add your new name as the author’s name in the Contributors section when you are preparing the book for publication. Select it as the author, and it will show as the Primary Author.

Can I publish a book under a fake name?

Yes, authors can self-publish using their pen name or nom de plume. If you’re self-publishing a book, you can definitely use a pseudonym when writing and publishing your book. In fact, many indie authors use a pseudonym or nom de plume when they publish books in several different genres.

Can I have two Amazon author Central accounts?

The good news is you’re allowed to have up to 3 different author profiles on one account. All you need is to log into your Amazon Author Central account. Next, go to the books tab and then click on the Add More Books button.

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How do I claim my Amazon author page?

How to set up your Amazon Author Central account

  1. Go to authorcentral.amazon.com and click “Join Now.”
  2. Use your Kindle Direct Publishing account to log in.
  3. Enter your author name, which should match up with the name that appears on your books.
  4. Claim the book(s) associated with your main author name.

How do I delete my author central account?

Per Amazon, once your Author Central page is created, it cannot be deleted. You can always add or change the information on your Author Page, but it can not be permanently removed.

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