What do I get with my membership?

Your membership enables you to read thousands of professionally published, popular books in a wide variety of genres on Scribd.com and on supported mobile devices. In addition, you will have full access to millions of user-contributed written works that have been published on Scribd like short stories and essays.

How many books can I read each month?

Read as much as you want, whenever you want. Scribd doesn't limit the number of books you can read.

Will my membership automatically renew?

Yes, your membership will automatically renew. You can cancel any time to stop it from being renewed.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. Your membership will remain active until the current billing period ends, then your account will convert to a free account. You'll still have access to your personalized profile and Scribd's vibrant community of readers. You can purchase a new membership any time to restore access to the full breadth of Scribd's catalog.

How many books are included in the membership?

The membership includes thousands of best-sellers and new releases in a wide variety of genres. To see what we have, try browsing by category.

In what countries can I use Scribd?

The Scribd membership is available world-wide. You can also take Scribd with you when you travel by installing our mobile app and saving books for offline reading.

Unfortunately, due to our agreements with authors and publishers, not all books are available to read in all countries. We understand that this can be frustrating and are working hard to make every book available to every user. In the meantime, rest assured that most of our library is available world-wide.

On what devices can I use Scribd?

You can read books on Scribd through your web-browser using any computer, or using the web-browser built into almost all smartphones and tablets. Additionally, you can install our apps on your iPhone, iPad, or any Android device to store books for offline reading.

While Scribd supports tablets like the Kindle Fire or Nook HD, it does not support E-Ink based readers like the Amazon Kindle or Nook Simple Touch.

How do I find interesting content?

When you join we'll ask you about your reading interests and offer you personalized recommendations. You can also follow your favorite authors and publishers, browse our library by subject, and find specific content using our search feature.

Can I use Scribd for free?

To access Scribd's library of thousands of best-sellers and new releases you must purchase a membership. You can explore our service and our books with a free trial membership; cancel before your trial period ends and you won't be charged. If you're not ready to join for a free trial, you can also browse our full catalogue, install our mobile apps, and read free excerpts of all books without even needing to enter a credit card number.

I found a book that says it's only available for purchase, what does this mean?

While thousands of bestsellers are included with our membership, some books on Scribd are only available with a separate purchase. These books are clearly marked with a “Purchase Only” label and a “Buy now” button.

Are authors being paid when I read books this way?

Yes. Scribd's membership service operates legally through agreements with authors and publishing partners. Revenue that Scribd earns from monthly membership fees is paid out to the original authors of the included titles, ensuring that they can continue to write great books.

What are some additional benefits of being a Scribd member?

In addition to being able to read thousands of best selling books on a variety of devices, you'll be able to use Scribd free of advertisements. You'll also be able to download many member-contributed documents as DRM-free PDF files for printing or reading offline. A membership is the best way to experience Scribd, and we highly recommend it.

I'm an author or a publisher. Can I add my books to Scribd?

We'd love to hear from you. Check out our publisher page to learn more and to get in touch with us.

How do I join and start reading?

Click here to start your free trial!

How can I learn more?

If you have additional questions or feedback, click here to search our knowledge base or reach out to our customer support team. In most cases we'll get back to you within 1 business day.