Student Quick Start Guide

WebAssign (Class Key)

This Quick Start Guide provides information to help you start using WebAssign.

ENROLL IN YOUR CLASS

Enter Your Access Code or Class Key

  1. On your dashboard, click Enter Access Code/ Course Key.
  2. Enter your access code or class key.
  3. Click Register.

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

  1. Go to webassign.net/login.html.
  2. Click Create Account, then click Student.
  3. Enter your institutional email address and click Next.
  4. Enter the requested information and select your institution.
  5. Read and accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
  6. Click Verify my Identity.

    Cengage uses SheerID® to verify your identity and prevent fraudulent account creation. Many users are instantly verified.

  7. Select I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and click Next.

    Cengage sends you an activation email.

  8. Open the activation email and click Activate Cengage Account.
  9. Set your password.

SIGN IN

  1. Go to webassign.net/login.html.
  2. Enter your email address and click Next.
  3. Enter your password and click Sign In.

    Your Cengage Dashboard opens.

  4. Click your course to open it.

Forgot Password

You can reset your Cengage password from the sign-in page.

  1. Go to webassign.net/login.html.
  2. On the sign-in page, click Need help signing in > Forgot password.
  3. Type your email address and click Reset via email.

    Cengage sends you an email.

  4. Open the email and click Reset Your Password.
  5. Type your new password in both password fields.

PURCHASE ACCESS

Either purchase access online or enter your access code.

  1. Sign in to your Cengage account.
  2. On your dashboard, click Review Options.
  3. Purchase access to individual products or choose a subscription.

INDIVIDUAL PRODUCTS

  1. Click Buy Individually.
  2. Select the items you want to purchase.
  3. Click Buy Now.

SUBSCRIPTION

  1. Choose a subscription.
  2. If subscribing to Cengage Unlimited, select the length of your subscription.
  3. Click Subscribe Now.

LEARN

Your current assignments are listed on the Home page for each class.

  1. Click the assignment name.
  2. Answer the assignment questions.

    WebAssign supports many different question types. Some questions display a tools palette or open in a new window.

  3. Submit your answers.
  4. Review your marks and feedback.

    Usually you will see ✔️ or ❌ for each answer.

  5. Change your incorrect answers and submit again.
  6. When you are done, always click sign out.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

SUPPORTED BROWSERS

Windows®

macOS™

Linux®

NOTE LockDown Browser® assignments cannot be accessed on Linux.

iOS

NOTE Java™ content does not work on iOS.
LockDown Browser assignments cannot be accessed on iOS.
Features and content are not optimized for a small screen size and might be difficult to use.

WORKSTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

MORE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT

Search the online help for answers to most questions. Information in this guide is intended for US students. For international support, visit the online help.

help.cengage.com/webassign/student_guide/

WEBASSIGN STATUS

Check the current status of WebAssign at techcheck.cengage.com.

CONTACT US SUPPORT

ONLINE: support.cengage.com

CALL: 800.354.9706

Revised September 2021

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