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How to Register for CNOWv2

Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to register for your course or download these instructions.

Login to Your Cengage Account

Before completing your purchase, you will be asked to sign in and/or create your Cengage account.

*You might already have a Cengage account if you’ve used MindTap, CengageNOWv2, OWLv2, SAM, WebAssign or another Cengage platform in a different course.

New to Cengage? Click “Create Student Account” and register. We recommend using your school email.

To verify your account, open the ‘Welcome to Cengage’ email you just received and click ‘Activate Cengage Account’ to set your password and complete the registration process. Be sure to use the same device and browser to create and verify your account.

Enroll in Your Course

Your screen will refresh to open your student dashboard. Click the blue hyper link “Enter Access Code or Course Key” and enter in your course key.

EXAMPLE: ABCD-1234-WXYZ

Don’t have a course key? Talk to your instructor.

If your instructor gave you a course registration link you can use that as well.

Access Your Course Materials

Click on your course to get started.

You have three options for entering your course:

Not ready to purchase? Click “Continue with Temporary Access”
- Temporary access is available for a limited time after the start date of your course. Once your Temporary Access expires, you will need to make a purchase decision to continue.
Click “Buy Now” to purchase access to the materials you’ll need for this course from Cengage.ca
If you already purchased access, click “Enter Access Code.”
- *If you purchased from Cengage.ca, you will not receive an access code – it will automatically be applied to your account.

Studying at a Canadian school while located outside Canada? Check out International Purchasing to learn how you can purchase digital access to your resources.

Welcome to CNOWv2

Your course will open in a new window or tab.

Ensure that pop-ups and third-party cookies are enabled as all of Cengage’s digital platforms and eBooks open in a new window or tab. This guide will walk you through the steps to do this from your internet browser.

How to Use CNOWv2

Check out this short video on how to complete assignments, access the eTextbook, and use study tools within CNOWv2.

Study Whenever and Wherever You Want

Cengage Read is an eReader app built for busy students who are always on the move. It enables you to read, listen and take notes on your smartphone or tablet, wherever you are and whenever you have time. Download the app and log in with your Cengage username and password to get started.