Tri-County Community College Bookstore: Cengage Unlimited

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Cengage Unlimited

How do I access my Cengage Unlimited access code?
Please follow the steps below:
1. Purchase Cengage product at the bookstore and receive a VitalSource access code (20-digit alphanumeric) and redemption URL printed on the receipt or via an email

Screenshot showing Step 1: VitalSource access code receipt or email received after purchasing Cengage product
2. Navigate to online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account if you do not have one already

Screenshot showing Step 2: VitalSource Bookshelf account creation page at online.vitalsource.com
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Screenshot showing Step 3: Click Redeem Codes in VitalSource Bookshelf
4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Screenshot showing Step 4: Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem
5. Once the Cengage product presents on the bookshelf, click “Reveal Access Code”. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, Cengage Unlimited is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Screenshot showing Step 5: Click Reveal Access Code on the Cengage product in VitalSource Bookshelf
6. Click “Continue” and then “Reveal Access Code” on the popup. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, Cengage Unlimited is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Screenshot showing Step 6: Click Continue then Reveal Access Code on the confirmation popup
7. Copy the new Cengage Access Code that has just been revealed (different from the VitalSource access code) and click “Visit Website” to navigate to Cengage.com

Screenshot showing Step 7: Copy the new Cengage Access Code and click Visit Website to navigate to Cengage.com
8. Access via standard Cengage procedures

Screenshot showing Step 8: Enter the new Cengage access code on the Cengage website to activate Cengage Unlimited

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