How to Install and Set Up Imprint Basic Edition for Mac Step by Step Guide

Getting started with Imprint Basic Edition is straightforward when you follow the right steps. This guide walks you through the entire process of installing and setting up the software so you can manage your Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) royalty and payment data efficiently. Whether you are new to Imprint or just need a refresher, this step-by-step tutorial will help you get up and running quickly.

Step One: Locate Your Downloaded File

After downloading Imprint Basic Edition, the first step is to find the installation file. This file is usually saved in your Downloads folder on your computer. The file name will look something like this:

Make sure you know where this file is located before moving on to the next step.

Step Two: Run the installation

Simply Drag and Drop the Imprint Basic file into your applications folder.

Then double click to launch the application.

Because this is a file downloaded from the Internet, you get a standard warning message. Just click OK.

Then the Imprint Basic Setup Wizard will appear.

Here you can set up your publisher details or, if you are moving to a new computer, you can restore your database from an encrypted backup.

NOTE: It is CRUCIAL that you set your home currency correctly on this screen as you cannot change it once the system is installed. This should be set to the currency that Amazon pay your royalties in.

And that is it. Your mac version of Imprint Basic is installed and ready to use.