Hardcover

INFO

It is necessary to setup Hardcover for this import to work. Please follow the configuration guide for instructions.

Ryot can import data from Hardcover.

Reading Status

• Currently Reading → "In Progress" collection: progress isn’t imported; you can update it manually later.
• Want to Read -> "Watchlist" collection

Additional Data

• Custom Lists: Any lists you've created in Hardcover (like "Books That Changed My Life") will be imported as collections in Ryot.
• Ratings & Reviews: Your ratings, reviews, and review dates will be imported with your reading history.
• Owned Books: Books marked as "Owned" in Hardcover will be added to the "Owned" collection.
• Reading Dates: Start and finish dates will be preserved in your reading history.

Steps

1. Log in to your Hardcover account and go to your settings page.
2. Look for the "Export Your Data" option, and download your library as a CSV file.
3. Select "CSV Export" and then "Generate Export". Wait for the export to finish, then download the file.
4. Upload this file in the importing page on Ryot.