eBook Software Generator (eBookGold e-book publisher)

SECURITY

Each user's security settings will depend on their individual needs. The type of information, method of distribution and even payment processing will effect security choices.


There are three security types available: None Fixed Passwords Advanced Authentication (PIN Codes)	The Lock eBook on one system option is available with all three security methods. The first time a copy of your e-book is opened, it will modify the file so it can only be viewed on that PC.

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You can choose to secure only certain parts of your e-book. This way, you can allow your book to be copied freely, and each copy will serve as a marketing 'demo' copy. EACH reader who wants to view your secured pages will have to pay for access. If they copy and send your e-book file to a friend, it will return to 'demo' mode (with only the free content viewable), and they will also have to pay for the rest.

Using "None" as your security method

The NONE security method screen.


	You could use None as your security method: If you wanted your e-book to be distributed and copied freely. You can utilize eBookGold purely for it's HTML capabilities to deliver your e-zine or newsletter to your customers. You could use None with Lock eBook on one system checked: If you had strict control over the distribution of your e-book file. With Lock eBook on one system checked, your e-book can only be read on the first computer it is opened on. If the file is duplicated, those copies will not work on a different computer. If you were distributing your e-book file one copy at a time (i.e., from a secure download page after purchase), this would provide you with a medium level of protection.

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Using "Fixed Passwords" as your security method

The Fixed Passwords security method screen.

You could use Fixed Passwords as your security method:

If you wanted to secure your e-book pages, but provide access to the secured content only after the reader enters a fixed password. Using Fixed Passwords, each password can be used an unlimited number of times, to unlock unlimited copies of your file.

The reader only has to enter the password once to have access to your book. If the file is copied to another computer, the password will have to be entered again.

You could use Fixed Passwords with Lock eBook on one system checked:

If you'd like to take advantage of password protection, but also ensure that your e-book won't be copied. With Lock ebook on one system checked, your e-book can only be read on the first computer it is opened on. If the file is duplicated, those copies will not work on a different computer.

Adding Fixed Passwords

You can add one or more Passwords of your own choosing by clicking the

button to the right of the Password List.

You can remove individual entries by highlighting the password and clicking the button.

Random Passwords List.

You can also generate a list of Random Passwords. Click the

button to the right of the Password List.

Enter the number of random passwords you wish to generate, and click OK. The new passwords will appear in the list.

Before moving on to the next step, click the button!

This will copy the list of passwords to the windows clipboard.

Paste them into a file for safe keeping!

Using "Advanced Authentication" as your security method

The Advanced Authentication security method screen.

Advanced Authentication offers the highest level of security. The most notable difference between Advanced Authentication and Fixed Passwords is the use of PIN Codes.

How do PIN Codes differ from Passwords?

Each PIN code can only be used ONE time, to activate ONE e-book.
Your reader will require an internet connection to verify their PIN code.
You can track and collect information about the customers who have registered your book using a PIN code
on the Private Area at www.ebookgold.com.
You can de-activate a customer's book which has been registered using a PIN code on the Private Area at www.ebookgold.com.
PIN codes can be automatically displayed for you customers when they purchase an e-book from your online store.

You could use Advanced Authentication as your security method:

If you were selling your book through an online store, and your customer sees a "thank-you" or "confirmation" page after their purchase. You can insert the HTML Code we provide into that page, and our system will automatically activate and display a new PIN Code on their screen. This way your customer will have instant access to your book without any intervention on your part.
If you don't have a "confirmation" page, or are selling/distributing your e-books using different methods, you can issue PIN codes manually, just as you would passwords. You can log on to your Private Area at www.ebookgold.com and activate a new PIN. Then you can just copy the 5 digit code into an e-mail to your customer.
If you would like to be able to track the registered users for each of your e-books. You can request certain information when they enter their PIN code (such as name, address, e-mail) and this information will be stored in your Private Area at www.ebookgold.com.

You could use Advanced Authentication with Check back for verification checked:

If you would like to have the ability to deactivate your customer's book. If you offer a money-back guarantee you will be sure your information only remains visible to paying customers. Each time the e-book is launched, it will check back to make sure the license is valid.

You could use Advanced Authentication with Lock eBook on one system checked:

If you'd like to take advantage of advanced authentication, but also ensure that your e-book won't be copied. With Lock eBook on one system checked, your e-book can only be read on the first computer it is opened on. If the file is duplicated, those copies will not work on a different computer.

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Use Advanced Authentication to automate delivery of your PIN Codes from the "thank-you" or "confirmation" page your customer sees after an online purchase.

Selecting eBook Verification Settings

When you select Check back for verification, your e-book file will attempt to verify each user's license when the book is launched.

This feature is useful if you would like to disable a user's book (in case you offered a refund).

The check-back can only be verified if the user has a connection to the internet when they launch your book.

The Disable if not verified feature will force your reader to connect to the internet and verify the book after the number of days you specify. If they do not verify, the book will be disabled until they do.

In this example, the book will attempt to verify the user's license each time it is launched.

Registering your eBook and Online Tools (aka the "Private Area")

The Register Book and
Online Tools buttons

Two buttons are available at the bottom of the Advanced Authentication security method screen.

These buttons will give you access to features available in your Private Area at www.ebookgold.com.

The Register Book button will record your eBook Title (entered on the Project Info screen) to the My Ebooks list in your Private Area at www.ebookgold.com.

The Online Tools button provides instant access to your Private Area.

When logged into your Private Area:

Clicking on each eBook title you have 'registered', you will be able to see the names of the users who have purchased and entered a PIN code.

You can click the Disable action for a particular user, and if you selected the Check-back for verification option, their book will no longer display the secure pages.

If you click Remove eBook from your eBooks Panel, your books will no longer accept PIN codes.

In this example from the Private Area online, the user's eBook title
is Successful Internet Marketing, and there are two registered customers;
Bob Smith and Jane Doe.

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You can also view your Private Area at http://www.ebookgold.com/ModUser/Login/. Enter your name and password to log in.

Distributing PIN Codes from the "Private Area"


In this example, the first three PINs have been activated and are waiting for the customers to register their books

When viewing your PIN Code list in the Private Area, you can see which codes are awaiting registration, and which ones are available as new.

There are two methods to distribute PIN Codes:

AUTOMATIC:

Insert the snipit of HTML script we provide (available in the Private Area) into the "confirmation" or "thank-you" page your customer sees after purchasing your book online.

Our script will display the next available PIN, and automatically switch it to awaiting mode!

MANUAL:

Automatic PIN Code distribution
displays code on your
Thank-You page

Visit the PIN Code list in the Private Area, and scroll to the first code with new status. Click Change status to awaiting. The code will now be awaiting registration.

Highlight and copy the five digit PIN code, and send it to your customer.

After your customer enters their PIN code to register their e-book, the code will become used, and will not activate another book!

The Registration Form Screen (Advanced Authentication mode only)

Registration Form screen. In this example, only the customer's name and email address are requested.

The next step after completing the Security Method screen is the Registration Form screen.

This is the "Registration" dialog box your customer must complete in order to view your secure pages.

In order to view your secure pages, each customer must Register their copy of your
e-book.

The Registration dialog box will appear when they attempt to view a secured page, or if they click the Register button on the toolbar.

By default your customer will be asked to enter their name and e-mail address when they register a book and enter a PIN code.

You can also request additional information as seen in the above example. Check the boxes next to fields you would like included.

The information entered here is stored in the My Ebooks section in the Private Area (see online tools step, above).

Copyright Protection Screen (all security modes)

Copyright Protection screen. In this example, the book can not be printed, and both text and pictures will be protected as well.


	The last step configuring your security is Copyright Protection. Leaving all options checked will provide your information with the highest level of protection. Checking disable right-button clicking, your reader will see the Copyright Warning Message when they attempt to right-click anywhere in your e-book. They could be right-clicking if they were attempting to highlight and copy your text, or save an image. Remove the check if your e-book contains content (such as Java script or Flash) which requires your viewer to right-click. By default, disabling right-button clicking will also disable Copy & Paste / Drag & Drop, as well as View Source. If Disable Print is checked, your viewer will not be able to print any of your e-book. The Print button will also not be visible on their toolbar.
	This is the Copyright Warning message your reader will see.
	Above is an example of a Copyright Warning Message your customer will see if they attempt to perform any action you have disabled. You can customize this message by editing the text field at the bottom of the Copyright Protection screen.

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If you want your readers to have the ability to print, keep in mind what their print-out will look like when you're designing your HTML pages. Pages in eBookGold will print much like they would from a web browser. If printing is important, consider have a basic 'printable version' link.

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