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KDP Account Setup Checklist for Complete Beginners

Tax forms, bank details and publisher name — the setup steps that trip people up, in order.

Book Builder Studio EditorialUpdated 2026-09-055 min read
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Before you upload anything

Create your KDP account with the email you actually check, then complete the tax interview and bank details. Books cannot pay you until both are done.

Choosing your author or publisher name

Pick this carefully: the author name on a published book cannot be changed later. Many people use a pen name per book category.

Track your setup progress
The dashboard keeps your KDP setup steps in one place.
Track your setup progress

Frequently asked questions

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