How to side load unprotected EPUB files to Bookshelf for Mac + PC
When side loading EPUB 3.0 files on to Bookshelf 6.2 or greater for Mac + PC, the EPUB you are trying to side load must be unprotected.
**Please note. Side loaded ePub files will only work locally and not work with any of the Bookshelf features, such as highlights, page syncing, text to speech, etc.
How-To Side load EPUB files on to Bookshelf Mac
- Make sure you have downloaded and installed Bookshelf 6.2 or greater from the The VitalSource Knowledge Base
- Launch Bookshelf and sign in with your Bookshelf ID and password.
- Place the EPUB in a folder on your Mac in a location that the EPUB will not be deleted.
- Go to the File menu and choose New Folder
- A new folder will appear in the collection pane, name the new folder, and press Return
- Drag the EPUB from the folder you placed it in, into the new folder that you created in Bookshelf
- Your EPUB will now be available in Bookshelf.
- Please Note:If you move the EPUB from the folder you put it in on your Mac or delete the EPUB on your Mac Bookshelf will not be able to locate and open the EPUB.
- To remove the EPUB from Bookshelf click on the EPUB and press the Delete key. You will be asked if you want to remove the book from Bookshelf. Press OK to remove the book.
How-To Side load EPUB files on to Bookshelf PC
- Make sure you have downloaded and installed Bookshelf 6.2 or greater from the The VitalSource Knowledge Base
- Launch Bookshelf and sign in with your Bookshelf ID and password.
- Place the EPUB in a folder on your PC in a location that the EPUB will not be deleted.
- Go to the File menu and choose New Folder
- A new folder will appear in the collection pane, name the new folder, and press Return
- Drag the EPUB from the folder you placed it in, into the new folder that you created in Bookshelf
- Your EPUB will now be available in Bookshelf.
- Please Note:If you move the EPUB from the folder you put it in on your PC or delete the EPUB on your PC Bookshelf will not be able to locate and open the EPUB.
- To remove the EPUB from Bookshelf click on the EPUB and press the Delete key. You will be asked if you want to remove the book from Bookshelf. Press OK to remove the book.