How to sideload a mobi from Mac to Kindle

Sideload means we manually download and transfer the content, in this case a mobi file from a Mac to a Kindle.

1. Save the mobi file to a convenient location on your computer, such as the desktop.
2. Attach your device to your computer using a micro-USB cable. One should’ve been included with your Kindle.
3. Your Mac mounts the device as a drive. You may find the following icon on the desktop and double-click it:
   
   If no desktop icon, open Finder and look for "<yourname>'s Kindle" in the side bar under "Devices".
4. Find the mobi file you saved in step 1, then drag-and-drop it into the device’s documents folder.
5. Wait for the file to transfer and safely eject the device from your Mac.
6. The eBook should appear in the library of your Kindle.

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