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

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

Step 1 screenshot — VitalSource access code printed on receipt or emailed after purchase

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

Step 2 screenshot — Creating a VitalSource Bookshelf account at online.vitalsource.com
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Step 3 screenshot — Clicking Redeem Codes in VitalSource Bookshelf

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Step 4 screenshot — Entering the VitalSource access code and clicking Redeem

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

Step 5 screenshot — Tapping the book cover to read it in VitalSource Bookshelf

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 6 screenshot — Clicking Reveal Access Code to access courseware in VitalSource Bookshelf

Step 6 screenshot — Clicking Reveal Access Code to access courseware in VitalSource Bookshelf

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 7 screenshot — Clicking Continue and Reveal Access Code on the popup in VitalSource

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 8 screenshot — Copying the courseware access code from VitalSource Bookshelf

Step 8 screenshot — Copying the courseware access code from VitalSource Bookshelf

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 Resources.

11. Once you click Resources, 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."

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