North Idaho 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

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

Step 5 screenshot — Clicking Reveal Access Code for Cengage Unlimited 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.

Step 6 screenshot — Clicking Continue and Reveal Access Code on the popup in VitalSource
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

Step 7 screenshot — Copying the new Cengage access code and clicking Visit Website
8. Access via standard Cengage procedures

Step 8 screenshot — Accessing Cengage Unlimited via Cengage.com

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