Applying a device limit to an ebook allows publishers to manage how their content is accessed. This setting helps ensure that digital rights are upheld and that usage remains within licensing terms.
When a device limit is set, users, such as students and educators, can still access the ebook across multiple devices, while preventing excessive or unauthorised sharing. This supports effective digital learning and helps maintain the value of the content for both publishers and end users.
Each license a user purchases for an ebook allows them to download that ebook onto a maximum of devices set by you.
Guidelines for setting device limits
The limits may be set to any number greater than 1.
If a device limitation is not specified the default of 5 devices is used.
We recommend a minimum device limit of 5 to ensure users can access content on multiple devices, including replacements.
Note that a licence can still only be used by one user as the licence is associated with the individual user’s profile. Under no circumstances are multiple users able to, or allowed to, share a license
What happens when the device limit is reached?
If a user exceeds their device limit, they will receive an error message. Our support team is available to assist with exceptions, ensuring continuous access to content.
See how we explain DRM, licences and device limits to users.
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