Selling digital books online can be tricky. You want to make it easy for your readers to access your work, but at the same time, you need to protect your intellectual property from unauthorized sharing, copying, or printing. With VeryPDF DRM Protector, authors like you can securely sell and distribute your books while keeping full control over who can read them.
In this article, we explain how to integrate VeryPDF DRM protection into your website, handle automatic and manual book distribution, and ensure complete security, even if you host your book on your own server.
Why DRM Protection is Essential for Digital Books
Many authors face the problem of their PDFs being shared illegally or copied without permission. DRM (Digital Rights Management) solves this by enforcing restrictions such as:
- No unauthorized printing, including virtual printers.
- Dynamic individual watermarks for each reader, deterring sharing.
- Copying and sharing restrictions, including screenshot prevention on Windows.
- Full tracking and statistics to see who accesses your book.
By using VeryPDF DRM Protector, you can protect your PDF files without limiting the reading experience for your audience.
How to Protect Your PDF and Distribute It
1. Encrypt Your PDF
The first step is to encrypt your book using VeryPDF DRM Protector. This converts your standard PDF into a secure .vpdf file that can only be opened in the VeryPDF secure viewer.
Benefits:
- Your content remains fully protected.
- Each copy is tied to individual users via login credentials.
- DRM settings like printing restrictions, zoom, full-screen, and two-page view remain intact.
2. Upload the .vpdf File to Your Server
If you want complete control over distribution and unlimited links, you can upload the .vpdf file to your own server, whether it’s hosted locally or through a third-party hosting provider.
Key Points:
- The .vpdf file remains fully protected on your server.
- Even if the file is uploaded to a third-party server, VeryPDF guarantees that unauthorized copying or sharing is blocked.
- Full statistics of readers accessing your book are available.
3. Generate and Share Protected Links
Once your .vpdf is uploaded, you can generate secure links for your readers. These links can be used in two ways:
- Fully Automated Sales: Integrate the links with your website and payment system to automatically deliver the protected book after purchase.
- Manual Distribution: Send links individually to selected readers, organizations, or relatives.
Example link format:
https://online.verypdf.com/app/reader2/web/index.php
?username=Demo&password=Demo
&url=https://online.verypdf.com/u/public/api/20260102-092530-5351764303.vpdf
You can manage usernames and passwords easily in the VeryPDF User Management interface:
VeryPDF DRM User Management
4. Reader Experience and Compatibility
Your readers will enjoy a seamless experience while your content remains protected:
- Works on old and new systems: Windows 7, Android 7, and newer platforms.
- Two-page view for easy reading.
- Zooming capability to focus on details.
- Full-screen mode for immersive reading.
- Dynamic watermarks with each reader’s unique ID.
- No printing on virtual printers and restricted copy/share options.
- Screenshot prevention on Windows. On Android, DRM still provides strong content protection.
This ensures that your readers have a modern, professional reading experience while your content stays secure.
5. Fully Automated or Manual Distribution
VeryPDF DRM Protector allows both sales models:
- Automatic delivery: Integrate payment gateways like PayPal or credit cards to instantly send protected links upon purchase.
- Manual delivery: Send links individually to selected readers, such as organizations or family members, while keeping them secure.
This flexibility ensures that your distribution strategy works for both mass sales and special cases.
6. Complete Guide and Resources
For a detailed step-by-step guide on selling DRM-protected PDFs online, including integration with payment systems and automatic link delivery, check this article:
How to Sell DRM-Protected PDFs Online: Secure Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automated Delivery with Payment Integration
Conclusion
With VeryPDF DRM Protector, selling digital books online has never been easier or safer. Whether you want fully automated sales or manual distribution for select readers, your PDF remains secure, protected, and fully trackable. Hosting the book on your own server is fully supported, giving you unlimited flexibility without sacrificing security.
Protect your intellectual property, offer your readers a smooth reading experience, and gain full control over your digital content with VeryPDF DRM Protector.