Once you have made an eBook purchase from your bookseller, follow the instructions below. More detailed information regarding eBooks can be found via our FAQ.
To activate your account on Educational Ebooks you will need your Purchase Confirmation ID*. This is found on your receipt, email or SMS.
*If you have lost your Purchase Confirmation ID, please refer to our FAQs on how to retrieve it.
There are varying instructions for the different types of eBooks. Ensure you follow the specific instructions.
Online Interactive eBooks are accessed via the publisher's portal, using unique activation codes. They are accessible online, while some may be available to access both online and offline.
To activate your Interactive eBooks, you will need to log in to your Educational Ebooks account. You will be provided with detailed instructions and links that will direct you to the publisher's portal. If you have not created an account with the publisher already, you will be prompted to do so.
Establishing your accounts with the publisher and linking them to Educational Ebooks will activate Single Sign On (SSO). In future you will only need to sign into your Educational Ebooks account to access your eBooks.
Protected PDF eBooks are static versions of the original book with the same layout and visual formatting. Protected PDF eBooks have limitations on printing, copying and sharing. These eBooks usually have an expiry. These settings are determined by the publisher.
Your Protected PDF eBook is always accessible online through your Educational Ebooks account (when connected to the internet) and available offline on one supported device.
For offline access you must be connected to the internet to initially download your eBook via the Educational Ebooks App. Once it has been downloaded, your eBook will be accessible offline.
To access your Protected PDF eBook offline, select your device below and follow the instructions.
The Educational Ebooks App is free and available in the following App stores listed below.
Please click on the type of device you have to get tailored instructions.
Alternatively, follow the steps below
Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements:
Windows 10, 1Ghz processor, 2Gb RAM, at least 24 Mb of Hard Disk space.
If you are running an older version than Windows 10, follow the instructions for Windows devices below.
Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements: Operating Systems: Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2), Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2), Windows Vista (with Service Pack 2), Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Please note that EOL operating systems (Windows XP) and ARM based versions of Windows (Windows RT, as found on some Surface tablets) are NOT supported.
The reader also requires .NET Framework 4.5.2, which will be automatically installed (if not already installed on your system).
The Educational EBooks Reader is available in the Mac App Store
Alternatively, follow the steps below
Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.11 El Captain.
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Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements:
Apple iOS 11 and above. iPad post 2017, Pro, Air and Mini 2 or above.
Alternatively, follow the steps below
Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements:
Android Oreo 8.0 or above.
Supported Devices & Minimum Requirements: Includes the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Internet Explorer (now Microsoft Edge). If you do not have the latest version you may need to download an update.