If the Apple Books app isn't syncing across devices

You can sync content in the Books app with all your devices when you use iCloud. If you haven't turned on iCloud Drive or the Books feature is off, you can't access content stored in iCloud.

Before you begin

Check your iCloud settings

On iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud.

  2. Make sure iCloud Drive is on. If it's not, tap Drive, then turn on Sync this [device].

  3. Tap the Back button.

  4. Tap See All or Show All, then turn on Books.

On Mac

  1. From the Apple menu, choose System Settings, then click your name at the top of the sidebar.

  2. Click iCloud, then click Drive.

  3. Turn on Sync this Mac, then click Done.

  4. Click See All, then turn on Books.

Check Apple Books settings

On iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Settings, tap Apps, then tap Books.

  2. Make sure Home and iCloud Drive are on.

On Mac

  1. Open the Books app.

  2. From the Books menu in the menu bar, choose Settings.

  3. Click General, then select Home and "Collections, bookmarks, and highlights".

If you still can't see your Apple Books content on all of your devices

  • Check to see if you need to download your book or file. If you previously deleted a book or file, you might need to download your book or file again.

  • If you hid a book or file on one of your devices, you might need to unhide the book or file in order to see it again. Learn how to unhide a book in the Books app.

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