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How do I connect to a Calibre library stored in a cloud service?

In addition to direct Calibre content server or wireless device connections, JetReader currently supports libraries stored in Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, and WebDAV (for example NextCloud or ownCloud).

To connect to a cloud service, open the side menu (drag from the left side of the screen, or tap the hamburger button in the upper left corner), and enter the Book sources page.

Inside the Book sources page, tap the Add button in the top right corner to add a new book source. In the popup that appears, pick the cloud service you want.

  • For WebDAV (for example NextCloud or ownCloud), enter the address of the server, and a username and password. If possible in your WebDAV service, it is recommended to create an 'app password' where you can set custom permissions for JetReader, for example read-only, or only access to the relevant folders.
  • For Dropbox or OneDrive, you will be redirected to their web page to allow JetReader access to your account. JetReader will only ask for read-only permissions when connecting.
  • For Google Drive, you will be shown an Android system prompt where you can allow JetReader access to your account.

Once the connection is made, the app will attempt to connect to the service, and then you will be asked to locate your Calibre library folder.

After this, the Calibre content server will automatically open, and let your browse and download books.