How do I view my ebook? (VitalSource Guide)

Updated on Feb 09, 2026

If you do not have a VitalSource Bookshelf account, follow these steps:
1. Go to (https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/).
2. Click on "Create a Vitalsource account".
1. Complete the registration form and click "Create Account" (or create an account using your Google or Apple account).
1. You will be asked to verify your account by clicking a link in an email they send you, please do that to continue.
1. Once logged into Bookshelf click the "Redeem Code" box.
  You should start on your Home page when logging in; if you aren't on the home page click on the Home link on the left to get there and find the Redeem Code box.
1. Copy and paste your code into the "Redeem Code" popup box that appears.
1. Press the Redeem button to redeem your code.
  If you have more than one ebook to redeem you can click "Add Another" to redeem multiple ebooks at once.
2. Your book will be added to your license and the page should send you to your My Library page.
1. Click on your book to open it.
If you already have a VitalSource Bookshelf account, follow these steps:
1. Go to (https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/)
2. Sign in with your Bookshelf account email address and password.
1. Once logged into Bookshelf click the "Redeem Code" box.
  You should start on your Home page when logging in; if you aren't on the home page click on the Home link on the left to get there and find the Redeem Code box.
1. Copy and paste your code into the "Redeem Code" popup box that appears.
1. Press the Redeem button to redeem your code.
  If you have more than one ebook to redeem you can click "Add Another" to redeem multiple ebooks at once.
2. Your book will be added to your license and the page should send you to your My Library page.
1. Click on your book to open it.

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