Getting Started Using the IndieAuthor PrintOnDemand Site

While you do not have to create an account, there are many benefits and no risks in doing so.

Why Should I Create an Account?
  • Faster Checkout – billing and shipping addresses securely saved for faster checkout
  • Easy Reorders- one click re-ordering
  • Real-Time Order Status– order updates, payment details, and tracking information emailed to you as well as saved in your account
  • Save Your Titles – create a library of titles * An order must be placed before the title will be saved to My Saved Books
  • Order History – view your past order details, dates, and communications

How to Create an Account

  • Simply click on the Login button at the top of your screen.
  • At the bottom of the Sign-Up column, select " Click here to register "
  • Fill in the form and click " Submit ."  Required fields are denoted with an *
    • We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. Our Privacy Policy describes how we collect, process, share and store the personal information you provide.
  • When returning to the site, your login will be the email address and password you provided at sign up.

How to Use Your Account

  • My Saved Books
    • Acts as a sort of library or repository of your titles You must first place an order for the file to be retained in your saved books
    • Browse, edit, order, or delete saved titles to keep your library current
  • My Orders
    • Review order details and order history
    • Reorder with just one click
  • My Addresses
    • Save addresses
    • Set addresses as billing, shipping, or both
    • Set defaults
  • My Profile
    • Keep you contact information up to date so we can quickly and easily respond to your inquiries, process orders, communicate order information, and share updates with you
    • Change your password easily and securely
  • A print-ready PDF is our preferred file type. Print-ready PDF files process successfully for output without further intervention or manipulation. For complete information, please refer to our File Preparation Guidelines or our FAQ under pre-press explaining how to make a print-ready PDF.
  • It is best to have one file for the cover and a second file for the body (inside pages). Do not include special characters in your file name.
  • Type in the title of your book. Do not include special characters; maximum length is 30 characters. This will make re-ordering faster and easier.
  • Upload your cover pages file.
    • a. Click file upload, browse to the file location, click open.
    • b. Check the preview.
  • Upload your body (inside pages) file.
    • Click file upload, browse to the file location, click open.
    • Check the preview 
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  • Internal quality checks
    • Our staff will process your files using our pre-flighting software that reviews dozens of settings.
    • We will also perform a visual check for anomalies not caught by the software.
    • If there are issues or questions with your file(s) we will contact you before proceeding with production
  • Once your file(s) have been uploaded you can edit/modify your order before continuing to checkout.
  • At check you will also be able to edit your file, add more files (more jobs to this order), edit your order , delete this product from the order, or delete the entire order.
  • Your default address will populate, but you can edit this address or add a new address.
  • The populated address will also be the billing address. You can uncheck Same as Shipping Address to add a separate billing address.
  • Select a shipping method from the drop-down menu choosing the method and price that best fits your needs.
  • Enter your payment information.
    • We use a secure payment processing solution through Cybersource.
    • Your sensitive payment information bypasses our network entirely and is vaulted in secure Visa data centers.
    • Your payment will be processed at the time of order.
  • Type any additional or special instructions in the box below the payment information.
  • Review the Price Summary and, if everything looks correct, click on the button.
  • You will automatically receive an email confirmation with your order details.
  • If you cannot find the answer to your question in our FAQs, found at the bottom of the screen, you can contact us via email.
  • Click on at the top right corner orat the bottom left of your screen.
  • You will be taken to a form that will direct your inquiry to the expert best suited to answer your questions.
  • Please be sure to enter your contact details accurately so we can answer your inquiry as quickly as possible.