Question about number of registrations

zeb · 10-29-2010, 05:16 AM

Hi,

I read that it was possible to register up to 6 devices at the same time, is that correct? How does that work, is it the total number of Kindle devices and Kindle for PC/Mac/Phone softwares? If yes, when I deregister a device, does it "free" one of the six slots? Or is each registration a one-off?

I am asking this because I wanted to install Kindle software on a temporary machine for experimenting, but did not want to "use" a slot if it is definitive.

Thanks for your answers.

robertlz · 10-29-2010, 08:02 AM

why not using a temporary amazon account?

Mike L · 10-29-2010, 08:22 AM

Zeb,

The key phrase is "at the same time". You can add and remove devices as much as you like, provided - at any one time - you stay within the limit.

For this purpose, each copy of the PC / Mac software counts towards the limit, as does each Kindle app installed on a mobile device.

If you are likely to exceed the limit, you can get round it by setting up multiple accounts, but then you wouldn't be able to share or sync content across all your devices.

zeb · 10-29-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertlz

why not using a temporary amazon account?

Yes you are right. However, if I buy a book to try, I would like to keep it in my account.

zeb · 10-29-2010, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike L

The key phrase is "at the same time". You can add and remove devices as much as you like, provided - at any one time - you stay within the limit.

Many thanks. So you can register/deregister as many times as you want? Therefore I could easily deregister the software from the old PC when I do not need it anymore.

emalvick · 10-29-2010, 11:12 AM

I didn't think it mattered how many devices you had. I thought the limits were on how many devices a specific book or publication might be on.

i.e. A user could have 10 devices, but if a book is limited to 6 devices, it can only be on 6 of those.

Blog Kindle · 10-29-2010, 11:01 PM

I have more than 6 devices registered to my account and even more apps on different platforms. Never had a problem with registering device. However I did get a message that certain book is already present on a large number of devices and it should be removed from another device before I can read it on the device I was using at the moment.

jasicajames1 · 10-29-2010, 11:27 PM

i have registered my kindle on my name and some other devices, even i don,t have any problem any time

HarryT · 10-30-2010, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emalvick

I didn't think it mattered how many devices you had. I thought the limits were on how many devices a specific book or publication might be on.

i.e. A user could have 10 devices, but if a book is limited to 6 devices, it can only be on 6 of those.

That's absolutely right.

jeffyen · 10-30-2010, 04:47 AM

I'm wondering if anyone has this scenario.

I have 12 Kindles/devices on one account and I want all of them to contain a book.

So I buy the book, and this book can be read on 6 devices simultaneously. What if I want all 12 Kindles/devices to have access to this book? Can I 'buy the book again', thus giving me 12 'licenses'?

Mike L · 10-30-2010, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffyen

So I buy the book, and this book can be read on 6 devices simultaneously. What if I want all 12 Kindles/devices to have access to this book? Can I 'buy the book again', thus giving me 12 'licenses'?

Good question. If you don't get a definitive answer, why not try it and see. I'm sure others would like to know.

(But test with a cheapie book to be on the safe side.)

daffy4u · 10-30-2010, 03:08 PM

There is no limit on the number of devices (Kindles or apps) that can be registered to one account. The limit applies to the number of devices a book license allows. Usually the max is 6 be it can be fewer.

vermontcathy · 11-01-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffyen

I'm wondering if anyone has this scenario.

I have 12 Kindles/devices on one account and I want all of them to contain a book.

So I buy the book, and this book can be read on 6 devices simultaneously. What if I want all 12 Kindles/devices to have access to this book? Can I 'buy the book again', thus giving me 12 'licenses'?

I don't think you can do this. I was reading about a non-profit that did a trial run of bringing kindles to a classroom in Africa. They had 3 accounts, with 6 kindles on each, because they couldn't buy 3 copies of a book (for use on 18 devices) on one account.

jeffyen · 11-05-2010, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vermontcathy

I don't think you can do this. I was reading about a non-profit that did a trial run of bringing kindles to a classroom in Africa. They had 3 accounts, with 6 kindles on each, because they couldn't buy 3 copies of a book (for use on 18 devices) on one account.

True, that's what the Wordreader folks did. I remembered someone in this forum mentioning some success in buying the same books multiple times to give to more than more than 6 Kindles on one account but I just cannot find the thread!

zxcvbnm · 11-30-2010, 11:56 AM

Sorry to bump an old thread but I have read it and am still not sure of the answer.

Can you free up your six licenses once allocated? If I have shared a book with the maximum six devices can I remove the book from one device and then put it on a different one? Or are you stuck with your first six choices of licence unless amazon customer support manually resets things. Thanks

Oh and if I deregister a device from my amazon account do I get the device license back/freed up?

10-29-2010, 05:16 AM	#1
zeb Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 2634 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Question about number of registrations Hi, I read that it was possible to register up to 6 devices at the same time, is that correct? How does that work, is it the total number of Kindle devices and Kindle for PC/Mac/Phone softwares? If yes, when I deregister a device, does it "free" one of the six slots? Or is each registration a one-off? I am asking this because I wanted to install Kindle software on a temporary machine for experimenting, but did not want to "use" a slot if it is definitive. Thanks for your answers. Last edited by zeb; 10-29-2010 at 05:18 AM.

11-30-2010, 11:56 AM	#15
zxcvbnm Member Posts: 22 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: none	Sorry to bump an old thread but I have read it and am still not sure of the answer. Can you free up your six licenses once allocated? If I have shared a book with the maximum six devices can I remove the book from one device and then put it on a different one? Or are you stuck with your first six choices of licence unless amazon customer support manually resets things. Thanks Oh and if I deregister a device from my amazon account do I get the device license back/freed up? Last edited by zxcvbnm; 11-30-2010 at 12:06 PM.

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10-29-2010, 08:02 AM	#2
robertlz Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle 3	why not using a temporary amazon account?

10-29-2010, 08:22 AM	#3
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Zeb, The key phrase is "at the same time". You can add and remove devices as much as you like, provided - at any one time - you stay within the limit. For this purpose, each copy of the PC / Mac software counts towards the limit, as does each Kindle app installed on a mobile device. If you are likely to exceed the limit, you can get round it by setting up multiple accounts, but then you wouldn't be able to share or sync content across all your devices.

10-29-2010, 11:12 AM	#6
emalvick Groupie Posts: 166 Karma: 5358 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Davis, CA Device: Kindle 3	I didn't think it mattered how many devices you had. I thought the limits were on how many devices a specific book or publication might be on. i.e. A user could have 10 devices, but if a book is limited to 6 devices, it can only be on 6 of those.

10-29-2010, 11:01 PM	#7
Blog Kindle Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 25122 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 1/2/3/4/Touch/DX/Fire\|PRS-600/350\|Nook(color)\|iPad\|iPad2\|EVO 4G	I have more than 6 devices registered to my account and even more apps on different platforms. Never had a problem with registering device. However I did get a message that certain book is already present on a large number of devices and it should be removed from another device before I can read it on the device I was using at the moment.

10-29-2010, 11:27 PM	#8
jasicajames1 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle	i have registered my kindle on my name and some other devices, even i don,t have any problem any time

10-30-2010, 04:47 AM	#10
jeffyen Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle PW2	I'm wondering if anyone has this scenario. I have 12 Kindles/devices on one account and I want all of them to contain a book. So I buy the book, and this book can be read on 6 devices simultaneously. What if I want all 12 Kindles/devices to have access to this book? Can I 'buy the book again', thus giving me 12 'licenses'?

10-30-2010, 03:08 PM	#12
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	There is no limit on the number of devices (Kindles or apps) that can be registered to one account. The limit applies to the number of devices a book license allows. Usually the max is 6 be it can be fewer.

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