1. With Blackboard

2. Getting Started: MindTap
What you’ll get:
The MindTap Reader: A fully searchable version of your textbook.
Flashcards and other helpful study tools to keep you on track.
Online and offline access to your book and study tools – right from your smartphone – through the MindTap Mobile App.
MindTap is required for your course
Let’s Get
Started

3. Access Your Campus LMS Access Your Campus LMS
Log in with your username and password.*
*NOTE: The look of the login page will vary by campus. . 1

4. Access Your Course Access Your Course
Your course will include a combination of links to content provided by your instructor and Cengage Learning.
You will need your access code (or have the ability to purchase access) the first time you click on one of the links.
Cengage Resources are identified with a Cengage Learning Logo. . 2
Note to instructor: Please replace this screen capture with one of your course, showing where the links to Cengage content are placed. 

5. Be Sure to Enable Pop Ups!
NOTE: Your course materials will open in a new tab or window, so you’ll need to ensure that pop ups are enabled.
If your browser does not have popups enabled, use this link for directions on how to enable them.

6. Link to Your Account Link to Your Account
Link your CengageBrain account with your campus Learning Management System account.*
If you do not have an account, you can create one from this page by clicking on ‘Don’t Have an Account?’
*Note: This is a one-time process. If you have previously completed this step you will be taken directly to the payment options screen. . 3

7. Create an Account Create an Account
If you do not yet have a CengageBrain account, you can create one here by completing all required fields and clicking on ‘Create My Account’. . 4

8. Payment Options Payment Options 5a. Purchase instant access.
5b. Already purchased an access code? Redeem your code here.
5c. Begin your trial access (available for a limited time after your class start date) . 5a 5b 5c

9. You’re All Set! You’re All Set!
Once you’ve completed the payment step, you will be taken directly to your MindTap course materials. .

10. MindTap Mobile App MindTap Mobile App
Visit or search for “MindTap” in Google Play or iTunes to download the app.
Log in with your CengageBrain.com account to link your account.
Enjoy the flexibility of the MindTap Mobile App:
Set Alerts to stay on top of your assignments and due dates
Study Flashcards to keep up with the course content
Access Practice Quizzes to prepare for exams
Read your textbook, whether online or offline

11. Have Questions? Have Questions? Around-the-Clock Customer Support
Don’t see a Technical Support link in your course? Notify your instructor and ask to have it added. Or visit support.cengage.com to get started!
Monday-Friday: 24 hours*
Saturday: 11:00 AM** – 7:00 PM ET
Sunday: 4:00 PM** – 3:00 AM ET
*Weekday support begins Mon. 8:00 AM and ends Fri. 7:00 PM ET
**8:30 AM ET during Extended Rush
You can submit a Support Case via the Cengage Technical Support Link in your instructor’s course
24/7 Chat Support
for Student Registration
and Access Code questions.