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Redeem eBook Access Code - Book Only

How do I access my eBook access code that is book only?

Visit online.vitalsource.com to access your eBook.  Use the twenty digit alphanumeric code from your receipt or email confirmation to begin your eBook subscription. Note: If you are using an iOS device and have a redemption code, you will need to redeem the code through online.vitalsource.com before you can access it in the app.


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Redeeming a VitalSource code

1. Sign into Bookshelf using your email address and password or create an account

Step showing VitalSource Bookshelf account creation to access eBook

2. Click Redeem Codes on the homepage or click Tools (  ) > Redeem Codes in the menu bar along the top of the page.

Step showing VitalSource eBook access code entry screen

3. Add your redemption code to the code box and click Redeem. To redeem multiple codes, click the Add multiple codes button and redeem up to 100 codes.

Step showing VitalSource login and eBook access confirmation

4. Your library will update with your new book(s). Refreshing your library may take a few minutes. Note: You can manually update your app by clicking on  Tools (  ) > Update Library in the menu bar along the top of the page.

Step showing VitalSource eBook successfully added to digital bookshelf

5. Tap on a book cover to read it.

Step showing eBook redemption code entry on VitalSource

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