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Procedures for QRSBN Services

Step-by-step guides from publisher registration and QRSBN applications to legal deposit, selling, and becoming a Verified Publisher.

STEP 1

Register

Create an account & get approved

STEP 2

Apply

Fill in book data & upload PDF

STEP 3

Verification

The QRSBN team checks files

STEP 4

Number issued

Download number & QR Code

Publisher Registration

Create a publisher account and wait for admin approval before applying for QRSBN.

  1. 1

    Open the Register page

    Click Register, choose the Publisher role, then the institution type: Private (legal entity, CV, foundation, individual) or Government (ministry, local government, university, agency).

    Register now
  2. 2

    Fill in institution and admin details

    Publisher name, managing admin name, username, active email, phone, password, and full address (street, building, village, district, city, province, postal code, country). An official website can be added now or later.

  3. 3

    Upload legal documents

    Upload the deed of establishment or institutional decree, the statement letter and the signature of the person in charge. Make sure files are clear and legible.

  4. 4

    Verification by the QRSBN admin

    The admin checks your data. Approval or rejection is sent by email and account notification.

  5. 5

    Sign in and complete your identity

    Once approved, sign in and complete Edit Identity: logo, signature, contacts and website. A complete profile is required for all services.

    Sign in

Applying for a QRSBN Number

Apply for a number for every book title. One title, one QRSBN number.

  1. 1

    Prepare the manuscript and book data

    Complete the data in the checklist, then merge the cover, title page, copyright page, preface and table of contents into a single PDF.

  2. 2

    Fill in the Register QRSBN form

    Sign in as a publisher, open Register QRSBN, fill in the book information, add all authors/editors, choose the DDC classification and write a description or abstract.

    Open the form
  3. 3

    Upload the PDF attachment

    The attachment must be a PDF of at most 10 MB. Review your entries before submitting.

  4. 4

    Track the application status

    Your application appears under Services → Applications as pending. The QRSBN team verifies the data and files.

    View applications
  5. 5

    Receive the number and QR Code

    If approved, the QRSBN number and QR Code can be downloaded under Validation, along with other supporting files when available. If rejected, the reason appears under Problem List; fix it and apply again.

    Validation menu
  6. 6

    Print it in the book

    Print "QRSBN 62-xxxx-xxxxx-x" on the copyright page and the QR Code on the back cover. Test-scan the QR before printing.

    Placement rules

E-Deposit (Legal Deposit)

After publication, deposit the work according to regulations and upload the proof.

  1. 1

    Indonesian publishers: deposit via SAKEDAP

    Under Law No. 13 of 2018, every printed and recorded work must be deposited with the National Library and the provincial library via the National Library's SAKEDAP service.

  2. 2

    Foreign publishers: follow your country's rules

    SAKEDAP does not apply outside Indonesia. Deposit with your national library or equivalent deposit institution.

  3. 3

    Upload the proof under E-Deposit

    Choose a validated book, then upload the receipt or SAKEDAP QR. The system reads SAKEDAP QR codes automatically when present.

    E-Deposit
  4. 4

    Wait for confirmation

    The admin checks that the title and proof match. Mismatched proofs are returned with notes.

Selling on the Marketplace

Sell your printed and digital books directly to readers.

  1. 1

    Open a store

    Under Marketplace → My Store, fill in the store name, logo, address and payout account. The store becomes active once approved.

    My Store
  2. 2

    Add products

    Add printed or digital books with a cover, price, stock and an appealing description.

    Products
  3. 3

    Buyers pay by QRIS

    Buyers scan a dynamic QRIS for the exact order amount and upload the proof. The admin verifies the payment.

  4. 4

    Proceeds go to QRSBN Pay

    Verified sales go to your QRSBN Pay balance according to the applicable revenue share.

    QRSBN Pay
  5. 5

    Withdraw funds

    Request a payout under Withdrawal to the registered store account.

    Withdrawal

Buying Books

A guide for readers and buyers on the QRSBN Marketplace.

  1. 1

    Create a buyer account

    Register as a Buyer with an active email, or sign in with Google.

    Buyer registration
  2. 2

    Choose a book

    Browse the Marketplace, read the book details, check the publisher (look for the Verified badge), then buy.

    Marketplace
  3. 3

    Pay by QRIS

    Scan the QRIS with any mobile banking or e-wallet app; the amount is embedded. Upload the payment proof.

  4. 4

    Receive the book

    Once the payment is verified, digital books can be read under My Books, while printed books are processed by the publisher.

Verified Publisher

An online governance quality assessment of publishers, graded A, B or C.

  1. 1

    Meet the requirements

    Approved account and complete profile, at least 3 validated QRSBN titles in the last 12 months, and an official website.

  2. 2

    Complete the 5-aspect form

    Institution, operations and quality, human resources, facilities and information systems, and performance. Upload PDF/JPG/PNG evidence or links.

    Apply
  3. 3

    Assessor scoring

    Two independent assessors score your application and may request clarification or schedule an online visit.

  4. 4

    Decision and certificate

    The result comes with a 14-day appeal period, then the certificate is issued and the grade appears on the Member Card and Marketplace store.

    About the programme

Documents & flowcharts

Download the flowcharts and official documents provided by the QRSBN admin.

Alur Daftar PenerbitDownload Document