Overview

ShelfServer provides an easy way to transfer e-books from your computer to BookShelf on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Using ShelfServer, you share one or more folders on your computer. All supported files in those folders can then be downloaded over WiFi using BookShelf. ShelfServer automatically converts and compresses content during the transfer process in order to ensure the best reading experience on your iPhone.

ShelfServer uses standard web (HTTP) and XML technologies to list and transfer content. While ShelfServer is normally used only over the local area WiFi network, advanced users may also wish to enable access to ShelfServer over the Internet. ShelfServer provides optional password protection in order to control access to your e-books.

Many different e-book formats are supported including, HTML, plain-text, PalmDoc, MobiPocket, Plucker, and others. For a full up-to-date list, see BookShelf Supported Formats.

In order to get running with ShelfServer quickly, it's recommended that you read the Quick Setup section first. After that, you may wish to read about ShelfServer's Settings or about setting up InstantBooks to transfer live web pages to your iPhone.

While we try to make ShelfServer as easy to use as possible, sometimes some problems do arise. To get help using ShelfServer, please see Getting More Help.