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Redeem eBook Access Code - Book with Courseware and/or eResources

IMPORTANT: THIS DOES NOT WORK ON IPHONES AND IPADS

How do I access my eBook that includes courseware and/or eResources access code?
Please follow the steps below: 

1. Purchase the product at the bookstore and receive a VitalSource access code (20-digit alphanumeric) and redemption URL printed on the receipt or via an email

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2. Navigate to online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account if you do not have one already

Step showing VitalSource Bookshelf account creation to access eBook
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Step showing eBook access code entry on the publisher website

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Step showing eBook login and account setup process

To View Book
5. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, tap on the book cover to read it.

Step showing eBook courseware access code redemption


To Access Courseware
6. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click “Reveal Access Code”. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Step showing eResources access confirmation screen

7. Click “Continue” and then “Reveal Access Code” on popup.
Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Step showing VitalSource eBook redemption confirmation

8. Copy the new Access Code that has just been revealed (different from the VitalSource access code) and click “Visit Website” to navigate to the publisher's website

Step showing VitalSource Bookshelf app download screen

9. Access via standard publisher website procedures

To Access eResources
10. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click account settings on the menu bar along the top of the page and select My Account.
Step showing eBook and courseware access in VitalSource


11. Once you click My Account, your Vitalsource Account Center will open. Here you will be able to view and redeem any eResources. If you're redeeming an access code, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore once you click “Reveal Access Code."

Step showing completed eBook access with courseware and eResources

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