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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 — purchase Cengage product and receive VitalSource access code
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 online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Screenshot showing step 3 — sign into VitalSource Bookshelf account
4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Screenshot showing step 4 — enter 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 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 — confirm Reveal Access Code on popup in VitalSource Bookshelf
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 from VitalSource Bookshelf
8. Access via standard Cengage procedures

Screenshot showing step 8 — access Cengage Unlimited via standard Cengage procedures

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