Understanding the Block
Before taking any steps to open a new account, it’s crucial to understand
why your previous account was blocked. Common reasons for account suspension
include violating content guidelines, issues with payment methods, and repeated
customer complaints. Reviewing Amazon’s KDP policies can help you avoid
repeating the same mistakes and ensure your new account remains in good
standing.
Creating a New Email Address
The first step in setting up a new KDP account is to create a new email
address. This email should be exclusively for your new Amazon account and
should not have been used with any previous Amazon accounts. You can use any
free email service like Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook. Creating a new email ensures
that there’s no link to your previous account.
- Choose an Email
Service: Select a reliable email service provider.
- Create a New
Email: Follow the registration process to create a new email address.
- Keep It Professional: Ensure your new email address is professional, especially if you are a serious publisher.
Registering a New Amazon Account
Once you have a new email, you need to create a new Amazon account. This
account will serve as the foundation for your KDP activities.
- Go to Amazon’s
Registration Page: Navigate to Amazon’s registration page.
- Fill Out the
Form: Provide the necessary information, including your new email
address and a strong password.
- Verify Your
Email: Follow the verification process, which may include receiving a
confirmation email and clicking on a verification link.
Setting Up Your KDP Account
After creating a new Amazon account, you can proceed to set up your KDP
account.
- Visit Kindle
Direct Publishing: Go to Kindle
Direct Publishing.
- Sign In: Use your new
Amazon account credentials to sign in.
- Complete the
Account Setup: Provide all required information, including your personal details,
tax information, and payment details.
Using Different Payment Information
It’s important to use different payment methods from those linked to your
blocked account. Amazon often links accounts through payment information, so
this step is crucial.
- New Bank
Account: Use a different bank account that has not been associated with
your previous Amazon accounts.
- New Credit Card: Provide a new
credit card for payments and transactions.
- Avoid Reusing
Information: Ensure none of the payment information overlaps with your old
account to avoid linking.
Ensuring a Different IP and Device
Amazon tracks the IP addresses and devices used to access accounts. To
prevent your new account from being linked to the old one, consider these
steps:
- Different
Device: Use a different computer, tablet, or phone to set up and access
your new account.
- Different
Internet Connection: Use a different internet
connection. You can connect through a different network or use a VPN to
change your IP address.
- Avoid Using the
Same Network: If possible, avoid using the same Wi-Fi network that you used for
your blocked account.
Uploading Compliant Content
One of the main reasons for account suspensions is content that violates
Amazon’s guidelines. Ensure that all the content you upload to your new KDP
account is compliant.
- Review Content
Guidelines: Thoroughly read Amazon’s KDP content guidelines to understand what
is allowed and what isn’t.
- Original
Content: Ensure that all content is original and not plagiarized.
- Proper
Formatting: Follow Amazon’s formatting requirements for eBooks and paperbacks.
Reaching Out to Amazon Support
If you are unsure about any step or want to address the issue with your
old account, it’s a good idea to contact Amazon KDP Support.
- Visit KDP Help
Pages: Go to the KDP help pages for resources and contact information.
- Explain Your
Situation: Clearly explain your situation and inquire if there is a way to
resolve the issue with your old account.
- Follow Their Guidance: Amazon Support may offer specific advice or actions you can take to ensure your new account remains in good standing.
Final Thoughts
Creating a new Amazon KDP account after your previous one has been
blocked requires careful steps to ensure there’s no link to the old account. By
using a new email, different payment methods, a new device and IP address, and
by ensuring your content is compliant, you can set up a new account
successfully. Always stay informed about Amazon’s guidelines to maintain your
account in good standing.
By following these steps meticulously, you can establish a new Amazon KDP
account and continue your publishing journey without the issues that led to
your previous account being blocked.
