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Redeem eBook Access Code - Book 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

Screenshot showing Step 1: Purchase product and receive VitalSource access code on receipt or email

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

Screenshot showing Step 2: Navigate to VitalSource Bookshelf and create an account
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

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

Screenshot showing Step 5: Book appears on bookshelf — tap cover to read the eBook

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.

Screenshot showing Step 6: Click Reveal Access Code on bookshelf to access courseware

Screenshot showing Step 6: Click Reveal Access Code on bookshelf to access courseware

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.

Screenshot showing Step 7: Click Continue then Reveal Access Code on the confirmation popup

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

Screenshot showing Step 8: Copy the new courseware access code from VitalSource Bookshelf

Screenshot showing Step 8: Copy the new 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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